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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What does non-polar mean?

OpenStudy (aaronq):

in terms of molecular structure, it refers to the absence of a permanent dipole moment within a molecule. Non-polar bonds form between 2 atoms with a difference in electronegativity of less than 0.4 (pauling scale).

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