Â© Ted French. Definition: A function is a preset formula in Excel and Google Spreadsheets. Like formulas, functions begin with the equal sign (=) followed by the function's name and its arguments. The function name tells Excel what calculation to perform. The arguments are contained inside round brackets.
Best Answer: Look for molecular symmetries. Symmetrical molecules such as methane, carbon dioxide, carbon disulfide, and borane (BH3) are nonpolar. Asymmetric molecules such as water, ammonia, and acetone are polar.
Report Abuse. Like the name would suggest, a dipole molecule has two (electrical) poles, while a nonpolar molecule is electrically completely neutral and featureless. The most commonly used example of a dipole molecule is water.