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How to tell if a molecule is polar or nonpolar without electronegativity

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Answer: If the difference in electronegativity for the atoms in a bond is greater than 0.4, we consider the bond polar. If the difference in electronegativity is less than 0.4, the bond is essentially nonpolar. If there are no polar bonds, the molecule is nonpolar

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