The ammonia molecule, is
A) a nonpolar molecule with nonpolar bonds.
B) a polar molecule with ionic bonds.
C) a polar molecule with polar bonds.
D) a nonpolar molecule with polar bonds.
E) a polar molecule with nonpolar bonds.

Question

The ammonia molecule,  is
A) a nonpolar molecule with nonpolar bonds. 
B) a polar molecule with ionic bonds. 
C) a polar molecule with polar bonds. 
D) a nonpolar molecule with polar bonds. 
E) a polar molecule with nonpolar bonds.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ammonia molecule is polar because the nitrogen atom is more electronegative than the hydrogen atoms, creating a partial negative charge on the nitrogen and a partial positive charge on the hydrogens. This polarity is due to the polar covalent bonds within the molecule.

The Ammonia Molecule, Is