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Bond & Molecular Polarity Visualizer

Connect electronegativity differences to bond dipoles and 3D molecular symmetry.

Diatomic Bond: H — Clpolar covalent (ΔEN = 0.96)

Select Atom 1:

Select Atom 2:

Given ➔ Formula ➔ Solve

1. Given Quantities:

• Atom 1: Hydrogen (H) — Electronegativity = 2.2

• Atom 2: Chlorine (Cl) — Electronegativity = 3.16

2. Governing Formula:

ΔEN = |EN₁ - EN₂|

3. Substitute Values:

ΔEN = |2.2 - 3.16|

4. Calculated Result:

ΔEN = 0.96 (POLAR COVALENT)

5. Chemical Interpretation:Electrons are pulled closer to Cl (creating δ− partial negative charge) and away from H (creating δ+).

Nonpolar Covalent: ΔEN < 0.4 (equal sharing).

Polar Covalent: 0.4 ≤ ΔEN < 1.7 (unequal sharing, permanent dipole).

Ionic Character: ΔEN ≥ 1.7 (electron completely transferred).