PROPERTIES OF POLAR AND

NON-POLAR MOLECULES
Physical Science/ Grade 11 (Core Subject)
Quarter 3 / Week 2

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 FOREWORD

This SELF-LEARNING KIT in SCIENCE intends to assist your home-

based learning in determining polar and nonpolar molecules given
its structures.

It is our sincere aim to provide you with relevant activities,

exercises, and assessment that are essential in acquiring the
appropriate knowledge despite the present academic challenges.

The activities in this Self-Learning Kit are carefully made for you
to tailor-fit your understanding of the concepts and to accomplish
them with ease. Your enthusiasm, eagerness, and active
involvement in completing these activities are keystones towards
developing a resilient attitude.

This Self-Learning Kit is prepared for the senior high school

students to continue to learn about polar and non-polar molecules
but this time, you will relate the polarity of molecules to their
observable properties.

We do hope that by learning the polarity of molecules you will

be able to understand the general rule that “like dissolves like or “like
mixes like”. This refers to substances that are able to mix due to their
same polarity.

Remember that no pandemic can hinder us from giving you

with quality and accessible education.

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OBJECTIVES

At the end of the lesson, the learners will be able to:

a. differentiate polar and nonpolar molecules;
b. relate the polarity of molecules to certain substances;
and
c. recognize the importance of Lewis dot structure and
molecular geometry (VSEPR theory) in identifying polar
and nonpolar molecules.

LEARNING COMPETENCIES:

Determine if a molecule is polar or nonpolar given its

structure (S11/12PS-IIIc-15)

Relate the polarity of a molecule to its properties

(S11/12PS-IIIc-16)

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I. WHAT HAPPENED

PRE-ACTIVITIES/PRE-TEST:

Activity 1
Identification: Identify the terms being asked from each item below.
A ‘word pool’ is provided which serves as your reference. Write your
answer in your notebook.

Lewis structures Chemical formula

Molecule Ionic bonding
VSEPR theory Covalent bonding
Diatomic molecule Electronegativity

_______________________1. It is composed of only two atoms of

the same or different chemical elements.
____________________ 2. What is defined as two or more
atoms of the same or different element that are bound
together? It could be homonuclear (consists of atoms of
one chemical element) or heteronuclear (a chemical
compound composed of more than one element).
____________________ 3. It is a way of expressing information
about the proportions of atoms that constitute a particular
chemical compound or molecule.
____________________ 4. These are diagrams that show the
bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs
of electrons that may exist in the molecule.

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____________________ 5. It is a model used in chemistry to
predict the geometry of individual molecules from the
number of electron pairs surrounding their central atoms.
____________________ 6. It is a measure of the ability of an
atom in a molecule to draw bonding electrons to itself.
____________________ 7. The electrons involved in the bond
between two atoms are shared.
____________________ 8. A kind of bond wherein one or more
atoms lose their valence electrons, and another one or
more gain these same electrons to achieve noble gas
electron configuration.

Activity 2: Simple experiment on Polarity and Mixing

Solutions
General rule: “like dissolves like”

Materials:
Transparent glass
Oil
Water
Spoon
https://nathanito.wordpress.com/t
ag/like-dissolves-like/
Procedure:
1. Pour water in a glass. Water level should be until the
middle part of the glass.
2. Put 3 to 5 tablespoons of oil.
3. With the spoon, mix well the solutions.
4. Let it stand for a few minutes.
5. Observe the mixture and answer the questions below.
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 Questions:
1. Did the water and oil combine?
2. What do you think is the reason?

II. WHAT I NEED TO KNOW

It is very important that before we begin with the discussion

on polar and nonpolar molecules, we must have a strong
foundation on the concept of electronegativity of elements.
Below is a Periodic Table of Elements with corresponding
electronegativity values of each of the element. What is
electronegativity and why is it important in the discussion of
molecular polarity? Let’s dig in.

http://chemistry.about.com
©2010 Todd Helmenstine
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 About Chemistry
Figure 1. Electronegativity values of elements

Electronegativity is the property of an atom which increases

with its tendency to attract the electrons of a bond. If two
bonded atoms have the same electronegativity values as
each other, they share electrons equally in a covalent bond.
Usually, the electrons in a chemical bond are more
attracted to one atom (the more electronegative one) than
to the other. This results in a polar covalent bond. If the
electronegativity values are very different, the electrons are
not shared at all. One atom essentially takes the bond
electrons from the other atom, forming an ionic bond
(Helmenstine, A.M., 2020).

Polarity
The properties of the molecules are related to their polarity.
To understand the relationship, you must be able to
describe the force of attraction between the molecules.

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Polar molecules have partially positive and negative ends.
When two polar molecules are near each other, the
negative end of one molecule is attracted to the positive
end of the other. The separation of charges results in a
strong force of attraction between the molecules. On the
other hand, nonpolar molecules do not have positive or
negative ends. Between two neighboring nonpolar
molecules, the attraction is very minimal.

How do you relate the strength of attraction between the

molecules to their observable properties?

Solubility
Do you remember the rule of thumb “like dissolves like” in
your previous Chemistry lessons? This rule is applied on the
concept of solubility of molecules. Solubility refers to the
ability of a solute to dissolve in a certain amount of solvent.
Polar solutes dissolve in polar solvents.

For example, sucrose is soluble in water because both are

polar molecules. On the other hand, nonpolar solutes
dissolve in nonpolar solvents. For example, hexane (C6H14)
and benzene ( ) are nonpolar molecules because they
only contain nonpolar C-H bonds. The combination of these
molecules forms a solution.
Water and vinegar mixed because they are both polar
substances while gasoline and oil are non-polar substances.

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 hexane
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Melting point
Melting point is the temperature at which a solid turn into
liquid. Heat is needed to break the forces of attraction
between the molecules. Because the polar molecules have
relatively stronger forces of attraction compared to
nonpolar ones, greater amount of heat must be applied to
break these forces. Therefore, in general, polar molecules
have higher melting points than nonpolar molecules.

For example, hydrogen fluoride (HF) is polar while fluorine

(F2) is nonpolar. HF has higher melting point than F2.

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Boiling point
Boiling point is the temperature at which a liquid turns into
gas. Similar to melting point, greater amount of heat is
needed to break the forces of attraction of polar molecules
compared to nonpolar ones. Generally, polar molecules
have higher boiling points than nonpolar molecules.

For example, methanol (CH3OH) is a polar molecule while

methane (CH4) is nonpolar. The boiling of CH3OH is higher
than that of CH4.

Study the illustrations below to compare a polar and a

nonpolar molecule.
Water molecules are polar. The partially negative end of
one molecule is attracted to the partially positive end of
another molecule.

Carbon dioxide molecules are nonpolar. There is a minimal

force of attraction
between the molecules.

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Based on the interaction of molecules, water is expected to
have higher melting and boiling points than carbon dioxide.
Below are the actual melting and boiling points of the
compounds.

Key Takeaways: Electronegativity

 Electronegativity is an atom's tendency to attract

electrons to itself in a chemical bond.
 The most electronegative element is fluorine. The least
electronegative or most electropositive element is
francium.
 The greater the difference between atom
electronegativity values, the more polar the chemical
bond formed between them.
(Helmenstine, A.M., 2020)

Electronegativity Example

The chlorine atom has a higher electronegativity than the

hydrogen atom, so the bonding electrons will be closer to
the Cl than to the H in the HCl molecule (Helmenstine, A.M.,
2020).

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In the O2 molecule, both atoms have the same
electronegativity. The electrons in the covalent bond are
shared equally between the two oxygen atoms
(Helmenstine, A.M., 2020).

Most and Least Electronegative Elements

The most electronegative element on the periodic table is

fluorine (3.98). The least electronegative element is cesium
(0.79). The opposite of electronegativity is electro positivity.
You could simply say cesium is the most electropositive
element. Note that older texts list both francium and cesium
as least electronegative at 0.7, but the value for cesium was
experimentally revised to the 0.79 value. There is no
experimental data for francium, but its ionization energy is
higher than that of cesium, so it is expected that francium is
slightly more electronegative (Helmenstine, A.M., 2020).

Electronegativity as a Periodic Table Trend

Like electron affinity, atomic/ionic radius, and ionization

energy, electronegativity shows a definite trend on the
periodic table.

 Electronegativity generally increases moving from left

to right across a period. The noble gases tend to be
exceptions to this trend.
 Electronegativity generally decreases moving down a
periodic table group. This correlates with the increased
distance between the nucleus and the valence
electron (Helmenstine, 2020).

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Another concept to learn is the Lewis structure.

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Figure 2. Screenshot photos of the steps on how to draw the Lewis structure
(Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cIuXl7o6mAw)

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MOLECULAR POLARITY

Molecules as well as bonds can have polarity. A molecule,

as a whole, is polar if electrons are attracted to one end of
the molecule than to the other end. Such a molecule has a
slightly negative end and a slightly positive end, and we say
it has a dipole or is a polar molecule (Higgins, C.A. Jr, Torres,
O., Wilson, J.D., 2016).

The slightly negative end of the polar molecule is denoted

by a δ- (delta minus) and the slightly positive end by a δ+
(delta plus) (Higgins, C.A. Jr, Torres, O., Wilson, J.D., 2016).
Consider the HCl molecule with its one polar bond. With
only one polar bond present, it should be obvious that the
chlorine end of this molecule must be slightly negative and
the hydrogen slightly positive, resulting in a polar molecule
(Higgins, C.A. Jr, Torres, O., Wilson, J.D., 2016).

Figure 3. HCl molecule with slightly negative and positive ends

Source:
https://www.google.com/search?q=hcl+molecule&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi5jr3Vm-
XqAhUREqYKHdJLAMEQ_AUoAXoECBwQAw&biw=1093&bih=524#imgrc=OK4e2e7ZNjL_nM

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Now consider the linear molecule beryllium hydride, BeH2. It
has two equal-magnitude polar bonds, but the dipoles are
oriented in opposite directions and thus cancel one another,
making the molecule nonpolar overall (Higgins, C.A. Jr, Torres,
O., Wilson, J.D., 2016).

Figure 4. Linear molecule beryllium hydride, BeH2

Source:
https://www.google.com/search?q=beryllium+hydride+linear+molecule&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwiJgOmmneXqAhVB6ZQKHUXnAI4Q2-
cCegQIABAA&oq=beryllium+hydride+linear+molecule&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQAzoECAAQQzoCCAA6BAgAEB46BAgAEBhQx64EWLSTBWCsmwVoAXA
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c=BXvhYBdG6P0aoM

As yet another example, consider the water molecule. If it

were linear (which it is not), then it would be nonpolar. The
dipoles of the two bonds would cancel because the center
point of the positive charges of the bonds would be in
exactly the same place as the center of the negative
charges, right in the middle of the molecule. No center-of-
charge separation means no molecular dipole (Higgins, C.A. Jr,
Torres, O., Wilson, J.D., 2016).

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 Figure 5. Dipole moment of water molecule
Source: https://www.google.com/search?q=water+molecule+structure&tbm=isch&ved=2ahUKEwimgMHQneXqAhVwGKYKHd3wBA8Q2-
cCegQIABAA&oq=water+&gs_lcp=CgNpbWcQARgBMgQIABBDMgQIABBDMgQIABBDMgQIABBDMgQIABBDMgQIABBDMgcIABCxAxBDMgUIABC
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X6bWA_CwmAXd4ZN4&bih=524&biw=1093#imgrc=bge_9hY0AtDEFM

The water molecule is actually angular, however, so the

bond polarities reinforce one another instead of canceling.
The center of positive charge is midway between the two
hydrogen atoms. The center of negative charge is at the
oxygen atom. Thus, the centers of charge are separated,
and water molecules are polar (Higgins, C.A. Jr, Torres, O.,
Wilson, J.D., 2016).

In order for us to know whether or not a molecule

containing polar bonds has a molecular dipole (is polar), we
must know first the molecule’s shape, or geometry. A useful
theory is that of valence-shell-electron-pair repulsion, or
VSEPR (pronounced as “vesper”). It states that the shape of
many molecules is determined largely by the efforts of the
valence shell electrons to stay out of each other’s way to
the greatest extent possible. Below is a table showing the
predicted molecular shapes using VSEPR.

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Figure 6. Molecular geometry chart
Source: https://www.speedytemplate.com/molecular-geometry-chart-1.asp

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Figure 7. Predicted molecular shapes using VSEPR
(Higgins, C.A. Jr, Torres, O., Wilson, J.D., 2016)

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Comparison of Polar and Nonpolar Molecules
POLAR MOLECULES NONPOLAR MOLECULES
 When a Hydrogen atom is  When it is made up of one
bonded to Nitrogen, Oxygen, element
and Fluorine then it is more  Diatomic molecules such as
likely polar N2, O2, Cl2, F2, H2, I2, Br
 H2O, NH3, HF, CH3OH,
CH3NH2, CH3COOH  Noble gases such as Helium,
Neon, Argon, Xenon are
considered nonpolar

 Molecules that contain

Carbon and Hydrogen are
more likely nonpolar
 CH4, C2H6, CH2=CH2

 Asymmetric
 either containing lone pairs
of electrons on a central
atom or having atoms with
different electronegativities
bonded
 A molecule in which one end
of the molecule is slightly
positive, while the other end is
slightly negative. A diatomic
molecule that consists of a
polar covalent bond, such as
HF, is a polar molecule
 Symmetric
 Meaning all of the sides
around the central atom
are identically bonded to
the same element with no
unshared pairs of electrons
 Notice that a tetrahedral
molecule such as CCl4 is
nonpolar. Another non
polar molecule shown
below is boron trifluoride,
BF3. BF3 is a trigonal planar
molecule and all three
peripheral atoms are the

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 The electrons in the bond are same.
nearer to the F atom, this side
of the molecule takes on a
partial negative charge,
which is represented by δ− (δ
is the lowercase Greek letter Some examples of nonpolar
delta). The other side of the molecules based on molecular
molecule, the H atom, adopts geometry (BF3 and CCl4)
a partial positive charge,
which is represented by δ+.
The two electrically charged
regions on either end of the
molecule are called poles,
similar to a magnet having a
north and a south pole. A
molecule with two poles is
called a dipole (see figure
below). Hydrogen fluoride is a
dipole.

 If the Electronegativity
Difference of atoms is more
than 0.5, then it is most likely
polar.  If the Electronegativity
Difference of atoms is less
 There is an unequal sharing of than 0.5, then it is most likely
electrons in the bond. nonpolar

 There is an equal sharing of

electrons in the bond.

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In summary,

1. If the bonds in a molecule are nonpolar, then the

molecule can only be nonpolar.

2. A molecule with only one polar bond has to be polar.

3. A molecule with more than one polar will be nonpolar if

the shape of the molecule causes the polarities of the
bonds to cancel. If the bond polarities do not cancel, then
it will be a polar molecule (Higgins, C.A. Jr, Torres, O.,
Wilson, J.D., 2016).

So again, here are the steps in identifying polar molecules:

1. Draw the Lewis structure first.

2. Figure out the geometry (using VSEPR theory).

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3. Visualize or draw the geometry.
4. Find the net dipole moment (you do not have to actually
do calculations if you can visualize it).
5. If the net dipole moment is zero, it is nonpolar. Otherwise,
it is polar.

POST-ACTIVITY: PREDICTING SOLUBILITY

In this activity, you will predict the solubility of several similar-

looking materials and test your predictions. Think critically
about common substances and how they will (or will not)
dissolve. Be resourceful in this activity by using materials that
are available in your house as replacement.

Materials:
 3 glasses/clear container
 Sugar (at least 5 spoonful)
 Salt (at least 5 spoonful)
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  Flour or cornstarch (at least 5 spoonful)
 Spoons
 Stick or something to be used for stirring

Directions:
1. Place ¼ of a cup of room temperature water into 3
containers. Add 1/4 tsp. of salt, sugar, and flour into
separate containers.

2. Stir the mixtures well. Sit all the mixtures for a few minutes.
Record your observations. If the substance does not
completely dissolve at this stage it is considered insoluble.

3. If all of the solids dissolved, then add an additional 1/4 tsp.

and stir. Let it sit for a few minutes again. Record your
observations.

4. Repeat step 3 until no more solid will be dissolved.

5. Repeat steps 1-4 using cold water.

6. Repeat steps 1-4 using hot water.

Questions:

1. Is there a difference in solubility of the salt, sugar, and

flour at room temperature?

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2. Did the temperature affect the solubility of any of the
solids?
3. How is temperature related to the polarity of the
substances?

III. WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

EVALUATION/POST TEST:

A. Multiple Choice:
Read each item carefully and write only the letter of the
correct answer in your notebook.

1. When sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) combine, the highly

electronegative chlorine steals all the electrons from sodium.
The two then exist in a matrix, the highly positive Na+ ions
being attracted to the negative Cl– ions. Which type of
molecule is this?
A. Polar Molecule C. Not a molecule
B. Nonpolar Molecule D. Electronegative molecule
2. The following elements have the corresponding
electronegativity:
Oxygen:3.44
Chlorine: 3.16
Hydrogen: 2.2

Which of the following substances is the MOST polar

molecule?
A. HCl B. H2O C. O2 D. All of these

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For items 3, 4 and 5, refer to the table below:

Intermolecular forces and boiling point

Strongest IMFA
Substance Boiling Point
present
H2 London dispersion -253
Ne London dispersion -246
O2 London dispersion -183
Cl2 London dispersion -34
HCl Dipole-dipole -85
HF Hydrogen bonding 20
H2 O Hydrogen bonding 100

3. Which substance has the lowest boiling point?

A. H2 B. Cl2 C. O2 D. H2O
4. Which substance has the highest boiling point?
A. H2 B. O2 C. H2O D. HF

5. Why do H2, Ne, O2 and Cl2 have different boiling points

although they have the same intermolecular force?
A. These substances have different electronegativities
B. These substances have different time of boiling
C. These substances are present everywhere in nature
D. All of these

6. What is the relationship of polarity to the melting point of

substances?
A. Directly proportional C. Direct-inverse
B. Inversely proportional D. No relationship
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7. What is the relationship of polarity to the boiling point of
substances?
A. Directly proportional C. Direct-inverse
B. Inversely proportional D. No relationship
8. Which of the following substances will dissolve in water?
A. oil B. hexane C. vinegar D. benzene
9. Which is TRUE about polarity and solubility?
I. Nonpolar molecules dissolve only nonpolar molecules.
II. Nonpolar molecules dissolve only polar molecules.
III. Polar molecules dissolve only polar molecules.
IV. Polar molecules dissolve only nonpolar molecules
A. I and III C. II and IV
B. I and IV D. I and IV
10. What product in the market is used to remove oil from
clothes?
A. Chlorine C. HCl
B. Detergent D. All of the above
B. Label each of the following as polar or nonpolar and
explain your answer.
a. Water, H2O: ____________________

b. Methanol, CH3OH: ____________________

c. Hydrogen Cyanide, HCN: ____________________
d. Oxygen, O2: ____________________

e. Propane, C3H8: ____________________

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SYNOPSIS AND ABOUT THE AUTHORS
This Self-Learning Kit focuses on the discussion of polar and nonpolar molecules.
If the bonds in a molecule are nonpolar, then the molecule can only be
nonpolar. A molecule with only one polar bond has to be polar. A molecule with
more than one polar will be nonpolar if the shape of the molecule causes the
polarities of the bonds to cancel. If the bond polarities do not cancel, then it will
be a polar molecule.

AUTHOR/ EDITOR
Jimma C. Porsuelo, MAED-General Science
Mrs. Jimma C. Porsuelo obtained her Master of Arts in
Education major in General Science at Central Philippine
State University- San Carlos City (2018) and her BSEd -
General Science (Academic Commendation) at Philippine
Normal University-Visayas in 2008.Currently, she is a senior
high school teacher of JBCMHS-Main teaching science and
research subjects.

AUTHOR
Frussell V. Eltanal is a Registered Nurse and a Licensed
Professional Teacher who is currently teaching at
Gregorio Elmaga Memorial High School - Senior High
School Department – in Nasig-id, Zamboanguita,
Negros Oriental, Philippines. He is currently taking up
Masters of Arts in Science Teaching at Negros Oriental
State University.

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 ANSWER KEY

Answer keys to Activities

Activity I:
1. Diatomic molecule 5. VSEPR theory
2. Molecule 6. Electronegativity
3. Chemical formula 7. Covalent bonding
4. Lewis structure 8. Ionic bonding
Activity II:
1. No.
2. The reason why the water and oil did not mix is that oils is nonpolar while water is
polar. Go back to the general rule: like dissolves like, which means polar molecules
will dissolve into other polar liquids and nonpolar molecules will dissolve into nonpolar
liquids.
Activity III:
a. Water is polar. Any molecule with lone pairs of electrons around the central
atom is polar.
b. Methanol is polar. This is not a symmetric molecule. The −OH−OH side is
different from the other 3 −H−H sides.
c. Hydrogen cyanide is polar. The molecule is not symmetric. The nitrogen and
hydrogen have different electronegativities, creating an uneven pull on the
electrons.
d. Oxygen is nonpolar. The molecule is symmetric. The two oxygen atoms pull on
the electrons by exactly the same amount.
e. Propane is nonpolar, because it is symmetric, with HH atoms bonded to every
side around the central atoms and no unshared pairs of electrons.
(Bewick, S., et al., 2020)

Evaluation/Post-test:
1. A 4. A 7. A 10. B
2. B 5. B 8. B
3. B 6. B 9. A

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