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in a polar covalent bond, how do you determine which atom has a partial negative charge (δ-) and which has a partial positive charge (δ+)?
the more electronegative atom in the bond between two atoms will more strongly attract electrons so it will have a partial
charge. the less electronegative atom will have a partial charge because the
bonding pair of electrons has been pulled away by the more electronegative atom.
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Electronegativity determines charge distribution in polar covalent bonds. More electronegative atoms attract electrons (gain partial negative charge). Less electronegative atoms lose electron density (gain partial positive charge).
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negative; positive