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Nonpolar
In chemistry, a nonpolar compound is one that does not have concentrations of positive or negative electric charge. Nonpolar compounds, such as oil, are not soluble in water. Some non-polar compounds have polar bonds, which is cancelled out by the way the atoms are arranged. E.g. linear and tetrahedral shapes are most likely to result in a dipole cancel.
- See also: hydrophobic, polar molecule.
09-23-2007 01:00:40
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