The periodic property that is used to determine whether a covalent molecule is polar or not is

A.

atomic radius

B.

ionization energy

C.

electron affinity

D.

electronegativity

Correct answer is D

The periodic property that is used to determine whether a covalent molecule is polar or not is electronegativity.

Electronegativity is a measure of the ability of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond. The greater the electronegativity of an atom, the more strongly it will attract electrons.