Question

what is the molecule polarity for the cs2 molecule? ionic polar metallic nonpolar

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the molecular geometry

The central atom in \(CS_2\) is \(C\). \(C\) has 4 valence electrons. Each \(S\) atom forms a double bond with \(C\) (\(C = S\)). According to VSEPR (Valence - Shell Electron - Pair Repulsion) theory, the electron - pair geometry and molecular geometry of \(CS_2\) is linear.

Step2: Analyze bond polarity and molecular polarity

The \(C = S\) bonds are polar (since \(S\) is more electronegative than \(C\)). But in a linear \(CS_2\) molecule, the two \(C = S\) bond dipoles are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. The vector sum of the bond dipoles is zero.

Answer:

nonpolar