Chemistry (12th Edition)

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 0132525763
ISBN 13: 978-0-13252-576-3

Chapter 8 - Covalent Bonding - 8.4 Polar Bonds and Molecules - 8.4 Lesson Check - Page 253: 31

Answer

More electronegative atoms attract electrons more strongly and gain a slightly negative charge in their bonds. Less electronegative atoms attract electrons less strongly and have a slightly positive charge in bonds.

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More electronegative atoms attract electrons more strongly and gain a slightly negative charge in their bonds. Less electronegative atoms attract electrons less strongly and have a slightly positive charge in bonds.
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