Question

Give two examples of non-polar compounds and explain their bond formation.

Answer 1

Two common examples of non-polar compounds are Hydrogen gas (H₂) and Methane gas (CH₄).

• Hydrogen Molecule (H₂): Two hydrogen atoms, each having one valence electron, share their electrons equally to form a single covalent bond, resulting in a perfectly symmetrical distribution of charge without any pole formation.
• Methane Molecule (CH₄): One central carbon atom shares its four valence electrons equally with four separate hydrogen atoms to form four single covalent bonds, creating a symmetrical tetrahedral shape where the individual bond polarities cancel each other out completely.