Molecules that are NOT symmetrical will be polar. Those that are symmetrical will be non-polar. You must draw the molecules out correctly for this to be determined.
Molecules that are NOT symmetrical will be polar. Those that are symmetrical will be non-polar. You must draw the molecules out correctly for this to be determined.
Question 1
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Draw the molecules bromine pentafluoride (square pyramidal) and phosphorus pentafluoride (trigonal bipyramidal) in the Show Your Work section.
Based on the drawings for both molecules, bromine pentafluoride is a __________ molecule, while phosphorus pentafluoride is a __________ molecule.