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Is H2S polar or nonpolar?
H2S is polar because its two S–H bonds form a bent structure rather than opposing each other.
Hydrogen Sulfide · bent
The molecule in space
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Why H2S is polar
Hydrogen sulfide has a bent geometry with a 92° bond angle, similar to water. Sulfur (2.58) is more electronegative than hydrogen (2.20), creating polar S–H bonds.
What to notice
H2S is bent like water, though its bond angle and bond polarity differ. The two S–H bond contributions do not cancel.
Common questions about H2S
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What does the Lewis structure of H2S show?
The Lewis structure is H–S–H. Sulfur makes two single bonds and keeps two lone pairs.
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What is the molecular geometry of H2S?
H2S has a bent molecular geometry. The 3D model shows representative bond angles of 93.4°. These angles come from the displayed model coordinates.
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What is the molar mass of H2S?
H2S has an approximate molar mass of 34.08 g/mol, calculated from its formula using abridged standard atomic weights. Natural isotope variation can change the last digits.