Non-polar

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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.

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