Correct Dipole Depiction

[Jesus A Cuevas - 1E]

The textbook mentions that when drawing the dipole we either use the original convention (arrow pointing towards the partial negative charge) or the modern convention (arrow pointing towards the partial positive charge). For the test, are we expected to use the modern convention like the textbook does or will the questions explicitly ask for a certain convention? Thanks in advance!

[kimberlysanchez-1E]

i think they would want us to draw the arrows

[Bryan Jiang 1F]

In lecture, it seems that the original convention (arrow pointing towards the partial negative charge) was used. However, I think Dr. Lavelle made a comment that in physics, the arrow pointing toward the partial positive charge is common.

[SamanthaGrohe1B]

I am interested in what changed between the original to the modern convention of dipole arrow drawings that causes such a discrepancy in arrow configuration?

[Jesus A Cuevas - 1E]

I actually had the same question because it seemed like such a dramatic change in how its depicted. From what I've read they only mention there was "a change in convention", which doesn't really answer the question. Maybe Lavelle or other Chemmods are able to add more insight.