Polarity Calculator
Calculate bond polarity using electronegativity differences. Determine if bonds are ionic, polar covalent, or nonpolar covalent.
Select Elements
Common Bonds:
Polarity Rules:
- - EN difference < 0.4: Nonpolar Covalent
- - EN difference 0.4-1.7: Polar Covalent
- - EN difference > 1.7: Ionic
Bond Type
Polar Covalent
EN Difference: 0.96
H Electronegativity
2.20
Cl Electronegativity
3.16
Bond Character:
Partial Charges:
H(delta+) - Cl(delta-)
Est. Dipole Moment: ~0.48 D
About Bond Polarity
Bond polarity results from the unequal sharing of electrons between atoms with different electronegativities. The greater the electronegativity difference, the more polar the bond. This affects molecular properties like solubility, boiling point, and reactivity. Polar molecules dissolve in polar solvents (like water), while nonpolar molecules dissolve in nonpolar solvents.
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Formula Source: Chemistry: The Central Science
by Brown, LeMay, Bursten