Consider the PX 3 molecule, where X is either H or F. (a) For X = H,

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Consider the PX3 molecule, where X is either H or F.

(a) For X = H, the entire molecule is nonpolar. Why is this so?

(b) For X = F, the entire molecule is polar.

Draw two molecules next to one another in proper orientation so as to yield a dipolar intermolecular attraction, and explain why the attraction occurs.

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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