4. Based on the molecular geometry, the structure or shape of a molecule can be symmetrical or asymmetrical. When is molecular shape symmetrical and asymmetrical?

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4. Based on the molecular geometry, the structure or shape of a molecule can be symmetrical or asymmetrical. When is molecular shape symmetrical and asymmetrical?​

Answer:

If the atoms in the molecule are symmetrical, the charges are balanced by each other. The molecules are considered to be nonpolar. However, if the molecule is asymmetrical, it is considered to be polar. So if it is lopsided, it is polar.

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