What are the differences between polar and nonpolar bonds?

What are the differences between polar and nonpolar bonds?

Polar bonds occur when there is an unequal sharing of electrons between atoms, while nonpolar bonds involve equal sharing.

Can you give me an example of each type of bond?

Sure! Water (H2O) has polar bonds due to the difference in electronegativity between hydrogen and oxygen. Ethane (C2H6) has nonpolar bonds as the carbon-hydrogen bonds share electrons equally.

How does electronegativity affect these bonds?

Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract electrons. In polar bonds, a significant difference in electronegativity leads to unequal sharing, while in nonpolar bonds, similar electronegativities result in equal sharing.

What are some properties of polar and nonpolar molecules?

Polar molecules tend to be soluble in water and have higher boiling points, while nonpolar molecules are usually soluble in oils and have lower boiling points.