Does anyone know if molecules like BaF2, MgF2, and MgCl2 are polar? They are all ionic and have great electronegativity differences however, I am confused since MgF2 and BaF2 are insoluble even though there is a great difference in electronegativity and MgCl2 is soluble.
Polarity
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Ionic compounds are usually polar based on the reason you stated, but that doesn't make it always soluble in water. Solubility rules state that salts of Cl- are soluble except in Ag+, Pb2+, and Hg22+. For fluoride, alkaline and NH4+ salts are soluble. If you look at a list Ksp values, you will see salts of fluoride have very very small values.
