Chapter 4.3 · Simulation 2

Polarity Tug-of-War

How to use: Pick two atoms. Read the electronegativities. Watch who pulls the shared pair harder.

Pick two atoms



Worksheet bonds:
EN of atom 1
EN of atom 2
ΔEN (big minus small)
Bond type
Partly negative atom

Your prediction (optional)

Pick two atoms and read the numbers.
Thicker arrow = stronger pull. The two dots are the shared electron pair.
Scale: ΔEN under 0.4 is nonpolar covalent. From 0.4 to 1.7 is polar covalent. Over 1.7 is ionic.

Your record

BondEN valuesΔENBond typePartly negative atom
Electronegativity (EN) values use the Pauling scale (rounded to 2 decimals).