Chemistry A-Level
ranking polarity
What ranking polarity means in Chemistry A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of ranking polarity
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Reference: AQA
Comparing electronegativity differences, not just the presence of polar bonds, using both the shapes and the electronegativities of the atoms involved.
Topics that use ranking polarity
- Bond polarity (AQA A-Level)
Related terms
- cancellation
- cancelling dipoles
- justifying with electronegativity
- partial charge labelling
- permanent dipole
- bond dipole
- vector addition
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