ISPOLAR / A MOLECULAR ATLAS
Is it polar or nonpolar?
Find the answer in the shape. Search a formula, then turn its 3D model to see where the bond dipoles point.
FIG. 01 / WATERH₂O · POLAR
STRUCTURE / 01
O ×1H ×2
MODEL BOND ANGLESH–O–H 104.5°
THE INDEX / 175 MOLECULES
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Explore all moleculesHOW TO READ A MOLECULEBonds have direction.
Bonds have direction.
Shape decides the sum.
Water’s two O–H bond dipoles do not cancel in its bent shape. Carbon dioxide’s opposing C=O dipoles do. The 3D arrangement is the difference.