Describe the concept of polarity.

How is polrity related to electronegativity?

~Well I think that polarity is how I remember it.."pull" basically due to the tendency for electronegative atoms in a molecule to attract the other electrons in the other atoms and create a sort of tendency for them to be attracted to another side of the molecule. (I would say the molecule with the more negative charge (dipole) but wouldn't electrons be attracted to the postive not negative? Just my reasoning)

Is this fine?
I personally think it doesn't make much sense..A run sentence to be exact but that's b/c I'm not sure about my answer or reasoning.

ThAnK YoU =)

I really don't see much wrong with what you wrote but I think it could be condensed. The most electronegative elements form the most polar bonds.

Thanks Dr.Bob

Polarity refers to the separation of electrical charge within a molecule, resulting in one end having a slightly positive charge and the other end having a slightly negative charge. It is important to note that the overall molecule can still be neutral, even though there is a separation of charge within it.

This separation of charge is directly related to electronegativity, which is the tendency of an atom to attract shared electrons towards itself in a chemical bond. Electronegativity is ranked on a scale from 0 to 4, with higher values indicating a stronger ability to attract electrons.

In a molecule, if there is a significant difference in electronegativity between two bonded atoms, the more electronegative atom will pull the shared electrons closer to itself, creating a partial negative charge. The atom with lower electronegativity will have a partial positive charge.

To determine the polarity of a molecule, you need to consider the polarity of individual bonds and the molecular geometry. If there are polar bonds but the molecular geometry allows for the partial charges to balance out, then the molecule can be nonpolar overall. However, if the molecule has polar bonds and an asymmetrical shape, the molecule will be polar overall.

It's important to note that positive and negative charges in a molecule are not related to the charges of protons and electrons. Rather, it pertains to the distribution of electron density within a molecule. Electrons will be attracted towards the more electronegative atom, resulting in a partial negative charge.

To summarize, polarity arises from the difference in electronegativity between atoms in a molecule, leading to the separation of electrical charge within the molecule. Polarity is determined by considering the polarity of individual bonds and the molecular geometry, and it is not directly related to the charges of protons and electrons.