Abstract This paper examines polarity, the unequal distribution of charges, and how bond formation and, hence, compound formation largely depends on it. It looks at how all properties of chemical compounds largely stem from their relative polarities and how life would not exist without elemental polarities. It provides a basic explanation of the different types of bonding between elements, such as ionic and covalent, as well the importance of these bonds in the creation of biochemical structures, such as proteins and DNA.
From the Paper "Therefore, any molecule or ion (simple of complex) that has an internal unequal distribution of charges is a polar molecule. This is the definition of polarity. Since bond breaking or bond formation and chemical reactions occur by means of electron transfer, the availability (or lack thereof) of electrons and the ease in which one bond can break and another form depends on the polarities of the compounds involved. Every chemical reaction and every pharmaceutical product created depends on polarities and electron density distributions. Here is an example of electron transfer: nucleophilic substitutions reactions."
Tags: ionic, covalent, dna, protein, ion, electron
Abstract This paper is a write-up of a chemistry experiment looking at the electrolyte properties of substances commonly found around the home, including salt, sugar, baking soda, isopropyl alcohol, Windex, calamine lotion, coffee, liquid soap, vitamin C, lemon juice, soda pop and antacids. The electricity conducted by each of these solutions was recorded.
