Molecules that form when electrons are shared unequally between atoms are called ________ molecules.
A) salt
B) polar
C) nonpolar
D) lopsided
E) None of the choices are correct.

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Molecules that form when electrons are shared unequally between atoms are called polar molecules. This unequal sharing of electrons leads to a partial positive charge on one end of the molecule and a partial negative charge on the other end, creating a dipole.

Molecules That Form When Electrons Are Shared Unequally Between Atoms