[corbell_j]

this is for grade 10 chemistry. i have to show the stereochemical formula of chlorine (Cl2) and its dipoles.
so far, i have...


Cl - Cl   as the stereochemical formula with 3.2 (their electronegativities) on top of each Cl atom.

so am i done because this molecule is nonpolar (meaning there are no bond dipoles) or do i need to put the bond dipole (+) or (-) symbol with the electronegativities? Or am i completely wrong with what i have so far, the answer being something else?


thanks for helping

[RandoFlyer]

I would indicate the direction of the bond dipoles to show that they cancel each other geometrically.

[llagetias]

With Cl2 by itself you shouldn't need to indicate a net charge. Usually a partial positive or partial negative charge is shown when the molecule is close to a molecule that can affect the distribution of charge. Do you have to use arrows to show the charge distribution or just + and -? In any case, if the Cl2 is not being influenced by any other molecules I would say that it has no net dipole moment and should remain unchanged.

Hope this was helpful. 

[corbell_j]

Thanks everyone for the *delete me*