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A non-polar [[Molecule|molecule]] is one that has symmetrical distributions of [[Electron|electrons]], therefore not having a [[ | A non-polar [[Molecule|molecule]] is one that has symmetrical distributions of [[Electron|electrons]], therefore not having a [[Polar|dipole]]. This is due to the [[Electronegativity|electronegativities]] of bonded [[Atom|atoms]]/functional groups being similar to each other. | ||
Non-polar substances are generally [[Hydrophobic|hydrophobic]] as they cannot form electrostatic attractions with the [[Polar]] water molecules. Instead they form [[Van der waals forces|Van der waals]] forces forces with neighbouring [[Molecule|molecules]]. | Non-polar substances are generally [[Hydrophobic|hydrophobic]] as they cannot form electrostatic attractions with the [[Polar]] water molecules. Instead they form [[Van der waals forces|Van der waals]] forces forces with neighbouring [[Molecule|molecules]]. | ||
Latest revision as of 16:20, 20 October 2013
A non-polar molecule is one that has symmetrical distributions of electrons, therefore not having a dipole. This is due to the electronegativities of bonded atoms/functional groups being similar to each other.
Non-polar substances are generally hydrophobic as they cannot form electrostatic attractions with the Polar water molecules. Instead they form Van der waals forces forces with neighbouring molecules.