Explain Why CO₂ Is Nonpolar, but OCS Is Polar

question 73

Essay

Explain why CO₂ is nonpolar, but OCS is polar.

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Definitions:

Foraminiferans

Microscopic marine organisms, known for their chambered shells, that play a key role in marine ecosystems and the carbon cycle.

Fossilized Deposits

Organic or inorganic remains of organisms that have been preserved over geological time, usually in sedimentary rocks.

Hard Outer Shell

A protective external layer found in some animals, including crustaceans and certain insects, which offers defense against predators and environmental conditions.

Amoeboid Cells

Cells that move or feed by forming extensions of their cytoplasm, known as pseudopodia.