Question

Which end of the H-F molecule will be partially positive?

Answer 1

Answer:

the hydrogen end

Explanation:

In H - F molecules there is a charge separation. Hydrogen has partial positive charge on them and Fluorine has a partial negative charge on it.

• The bonds between H - F molecule is a covalent bond.
• In this bond, both atoms share their electrons to attain a stable configuration
• But the electrons are not shared equally.
• Fluorine is more electronegative compared to the hydrogen.
• Fluorine therefore, attracts the shared electrons more closely to itself.
• This makes fluorine more negative and hydrogen positive.