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2 years ago

In general, the presence of atoms of what element(s) makes a molecule polar

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Polarity of a molecule doesn't depend only on the presence of certain atom(s). It also depends on symmetry. For example, take the alkanes family $C_{n}H_{2n+2}$ . These molecules are generally nonpolar, because there is no net dipole moment. Now, dipole moment arises due to <span>difference in the electronegativity of carbon and the other element. In organic chemistry, generally these atoms are Oxygen, Halogens, Nitrogen. Because of their high electronegativity, they cause a net dipole moment resulting in polarity.

</span> $H_3C-CH_3$ is symmetrical and hence non-polar.

$H_3C-O-CH_3$ is asymmetrical and polar. It's structure is bent because of oxygen lone pairs.

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Explanation:

If percentage are given then we are taking total mass is 100 grams.

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Mass of Cl = 34.0 g

Step 1 : convert given masses into moles.

Moles of Ba = $\frac{\text{ given mass of ba}}{\text{ molar mass of Ba}}= \frac{66.06g}{137g/mole}=0.48moles$

Moles of Cl = \frac{\text{ given mass of Cl}}{\text{ molar mass of Cl}}= \frac{34g}{35.5g/mole}=0.96moles[/tex]

Step 2 : For the mole ratio, divide each value of moles by the smallest number of moles calculated.

For Ba = $\frac{0.48}{0.48}=1$

For O = $\frac{0.96}{0.48}=2$

The ratio of Ba: Cl= 1:2

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b) Mass of Bi= 80.38 g

Mass of O= 18.46 g

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Step 1 : convert given masses into moles.

Moles of Bi = $\frac{\text{ given mass of ba}}{\text{ molar mass of Ba}}= \frac{80.38g}{209g/mole}=0.38moles$

Moles of O= $\frac{\text{ given mass of O}}{\text{ molar mass of O}}= \frac{18.46g}{16g/mole}=1.15moles$

Moles of H= $\frac{\text{ given mass of H}}{\text{ molar mass of H}}= \frac{1.16g}{1g/mole}=1.16moles$

Step 2 : For the mole ratio, divide each value of moles by the smallest number of moles calculated.

For Bi= $\frac{0.38}{0.38}=1$

For O = $\frac{1.15}{0.38}=3$

For H= $\frac{1.16}{0.38}=3$

The ratio of Bi: O: H= 1:3: 3

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1. Answer;

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Equation;

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