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Question Question 15
Give two differences between the covalent compounds – methane (non-polar) and HCl (polar)
| Methane (non-polar) covalent compound | HCl (polar) covalent compound |
|---|---|
| Covalent compounds are said to be non-polar when shared pair of electrons are equally distributed between the two atoms. | Covalent compounds are said to be polar when shared pair of electrons are unequally distributed between the two atoms. |
| The covalent molecule is symmetrical and electrically neutral. | The atom which attracts electrons more strongly develops a slight negative charge while the other develops a slight positive charge. |