Why can some molecules have polar bonds, but overall be nonpolar molecules?

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Alexander A.
Dec 7, 2015

Symmetry.

Explanation:

Look at methane for example. CH4.
The bonds between carbon and the hydrogens are polar bonds, but the positioning of the hydrogens disperses any partial positive charge equally around the partially negative center, making the molecule non polar.

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