Dipole Arrows & Electronegativity

[Daniel Hernandez 1G]

How do dipole arrows pair with electronegativity? Do they move towards the lesser or more electronegative atom?

[Ryan Hoang 1D]

Generally, dipole arrows move from the less electronegative to the more electronegative ion. IE: carbon--> fluorine

[Mirren Solomon Discussion 2G]

The dipole arrow moves toward the more electronegative atom and the length of it is determined by the strength of the pull.

[Kelly Tran 1J]

Arrows indicating a dipole moment point in the direction of the more electronegative atom.

[George Hernandez 3I]

Yeah, like the others have said, think of the arrow as the direction of pull. The arrow points towards the more electronegative atom, as it has the stronger negative charge.

[vanessanguyen3I]

I think Dr. Lavelle said that for our class, dipole arrows go towards the more electronegative atom! However, I think it can be different depending on what textbooks you're looking at. That's just good to know

[Diana Aguilar 3H]

Dipole arrows move/point towards the more electronegative atom.