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Indranil
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Is O3 molecule polar or non-polar? I am confused. If it is molar, could you explain why?
Thinking you.
Thinking you.
The ozone molecule is polar because the bond between the oxygen atoms is unevenly shared, resulting in a slightly positive charge on one side of the molecule and a slightly negative charge on the other side. This uneven distribution of charge creates a dipole moment, making the molecule polar.
The structure of ozone, with its three oxygen atoms bonded in a bent shape, is what makes it polar. The two oxygen atoms on either side of the central oxygen atom are bonded at an angle, causing an uneven distribution of charge and resulting in a polar molecule.
Ozone has a dipole moment, meaning that it has a separation of positive and negative charges. This is due to the uneven sharing of electrons in its bonds, resulting in a polar molecule with distinct ends of positive and negative charge.
The polarity of ozone allows it to dissolve in polar solvents, such as water, but not in nonpolar solvents. This property also allows ozone to react with other polar molecules, making it an important component in atmospheric chemistry and ozone layer formation.
The polarity of ozone cannot be changed, as it is determined by its molecular structure and the electronegativity of the atoms involved. However, the polarity of ozone can influence its interactions with other polar molecules and its behavior in various environments.