Section 3
Molecular Shape and Polarity
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Dipole Moment
A dipole exists when a molecule has areas of asymmetrical positive and negative charge.
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Bond Polarity
Bond polarity exists when two bonded atoms unequally share electrons, resulting in a negative and a positive end.
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Percent Ionic Character and Bond Angle
Chemical bonds are more varied than terminology might suggest; they exist on a spectrum between purely ionic and purely covalent bonds.