Arrows showing charge
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Arrows showing charge
In Dr. lavelles class, do we draw the arrows towards the negative charge of a molecule or towards the negative charge? The book says both way exists, so I just want to make sure I use the correct one.
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Re: Arrows showing charge
I believe that in discussion, we drew the arrows toward the net negative charge on the molecule, therefore where the stronger electronegativity is pulling the electrons, the arrow would point.
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Re: Arrows showing charge
The arrows point towards the element that has the slightly negative charge, or where the electrons have a higher density.
For example, in HCl, H is slightly positive while Cl is slightly negative, so the arrow points towards Cl.
For example, in HCl, H is slightly positive while Cl is slightly negative, so the arrow points towards Cl.
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Re: Arrows showing charge
The arrows should point in the direction of the atom with higher electronegativity, indicating an area with higher electron density
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Re: Arrows showing charge
Some arrows have a plus sign, +, on the tail showing positive and then point of arrow is going to negative
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