Episode 2 — Matter & Materials - Organic Molecules and Properties

Organic Molecules Uniqueness of Carbon

Learners will be able to:

• Describe the conditions under which covalent bonding occurs between nonmetal atoms. • Identify whether a molecule has pure covalent bonds, polar covalent bonds, or hydrogen bonds based on electronegativity differences and molecular shape. • Explain how the symmetry of a molecule affects its polarity. • Determine whether a molecule is polar or nonpolar using Lewis dot diagrams. • Describe the relationship between intermolecular forces, electrostatic charges, and molecular distance.