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Dipole moment

HH − +
FH

nonpolar compound polar compound
Dipole moment = 0 posses a dipole moment

Direction is indicated by an arrow directed to the
negative end

e.g. Carbon dioxide

CO2

is polar or non-polar ??

e.g. Water H2O is polar

or non-polar ??

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