Polar molecules behave as though they
A) contain tiny magnets.
B) have a positive charge at both ends.
C) have a negative charge at both ends.
D) have a positive charge at one end and a negative charge at the other.

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Polar molecules have an uneven distribution of electrons, resulting in a partial negative charge on one end and a partial positive charge on the other end. This gives the molecule a dipole moment and behaves as if it has a positive charge at one end and a negative charge at the other.

Polar Molecules Behave as Though They