Question

what is the molecule polarity for the h₂s molecule? metallic nonpolar ionic polar

Explanation:

• Molecular geometry: \(H_2S\) has a bent molecular geometry. The central sulfur atom has two bonding pairs (with hydrogen atoms) and two lone pairs of electrons.
• Electronegativity difference: There is an electronegativity difference between hydrogen (\(H\), \(EN = 2.1\)) and sulfur (\(S\), \(EN=2.58\)). The \(S - H\) bonds are polar.
• Dipole moment: Due to the bent shape, the individual bond dipoles do not cancel each other out. In a non - polar molecule (e.g., linear \(CO_2\) with bond dipoles that cancel), but in \(H_2S\) the overall molecule has a net dipole moment. Metallic and ionic are not terms for molecular polarity (metallic refers to metallic bonding in metals, ionic refers to ionic compounds).

Answer:

polar