FIELD TOOL / 01

Polarity checker.

Type a molecule’s formula or name. See its answer, shape, and a link to the 3D explanation.

HOW TO USE

01 Enter a formula

02 Read the bond reasoning

03 Turn the 3D model

INPUT / MOLECULEWhat molecule are you looking at?

TRY A FORMULA

The checker searches this atlas of 175 molecules. An unknown formula is left unclassified instead of guessed.

RESULT / 001ISPOLAR ATLAS

Your answer appears here.

Choose a sample or enter a formula to begin.

A USEFUL CONTRAST

Same question.
Different shape.

Water is bent, leaving a net dipole. Carbon dioxide is linear, so its matching C=O bond dipoles cancel.