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kekeman:

What is the electronegativity difference of the compound BF3, is it symmetrical or asymmetrical, is it polar, nonpolar, or ionic?

lowkey:

kekeman:

Ok

kekeman:

I need to see if it is symmetrical or asymmetrical, and if it is polar, nonpolar, or ionic?

lowkey:

Have you drawn the Lewis Dot Structure? You did it perfectly last time

kekeman:

@lowkey wrote:
Have you drawn the Lewis Dot Structure? You did it perfectly last time
Here is how i drew it: https://snipboard.io/6bOqjk.jpg

lowkey:

Perfect. Since it has 3 bonds around the boron and no lone pairs, the size is a trigonal planar

lowkey:

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lowkey:

We learned this last time, since it's symmetrical it means.....?

kekeman:

It means it's Non-Polar

lowkey:

yes!

kekeman:

Thanks for the help!!! :)

lowkey:

Of course. You're learning so much i can tell. Keep being amazing!

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