Common questions 

Is PO43 − polar or nonpolar?

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Is PO43 − polar or nonpolar?

This means we have a tetrahedral structure. That is symmetrical; therefore, the PO4-3 is not polar. It is non polar because of the symmetry in its geometry. The phosphate ion is non-polar due to its symmetry.

What is the strongest intermolecular force in PCl3?

dipole-dipole interactions

What is the strongest intermolecular force in SCO?

Hydrogen Bonding (H-Bonding) Hydrogen bonds are caused by highly electronegative atoms. They only occur between hydrogen and oxygen, fluorine or nitrogen, and are the strongest intermolecular force.

What is the strongest intermolecular force in CH3OH?

Hydrogen bonding

What liquid has the weakest intermolecular forces?

  • Oil- Only London Dispersion Forces (the weakest intermolecular force)
  • Water- London Dispersion, Dipole-Dipole, and Hydrogen Bonding.

Is cohesion stronger than adhesion?

Since water forms a concave up meniscus, the adhesion of the molecules to the glass is stronger than the cohesion among the molecules. However, in the absence of the adhesive force (when water reaches the tip of the glass), the cohesive force remains present.

Why do drops of water stick together?

Water is sticky and clumps together into drops because of its cohesive properties, but chemistry and electricity are involved at a more detailed level to make this possible. Opposite magnetic poles attract one another much like positively charged atoms attract negatively charged atoms in water molecules.

Is water a good solvent?

Water is capable of dissolving a variety of different substances, which is why it is such a good solvent. And, water is called the “universal solvent” because it dissolves more substances than any other liquid. This allows the water molecule to become attracted to many other different types of molecules.

Which is the universal solvent?

Water is called the “universal solvent” because it is capable of dissolving more substances than any other liquid. It is water’s chemical composition and physical attributes that make it such an excellent solvent.