Vocabulary Entry

nonpolar

|adjective • noun

adjective

Describes a molecule that does not have distinct positive and negative poles, resulting in an even distribution of electrical charge.

Example Sentences

"Oil is a nonpolar substance that does not mix well with water."

"Nonpolar solvents like hexane are often used in chemical extractions."

"The nonpolar nature of the molecule prevents it from dissolving in polar solvents."

noun

Example Sentences

"In chemistry class, we learned about the properties of nonpolars."

"He used a nonpolar to demonstrate how certain substances repel water."

"The lab focused on the reactions of nonpolars with different solvents."