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An electrically neutral entity consisting of more than one atom (n > 1). Rigorously, a molecule, in which n > 1 must correspond to a depression on the potential energy surface that is deep enough to confine at least one vibrational state. This tag should be applied to question about certain molecules or a class of them.

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How to determine polarity in large molecules?

Once you move up to "larger" molecules like this, the definition of a "polar" molecule becomes a bit fuzzy. … Rather, you will find that molecules contain polar and non-polar groups which all contribute to the overall characteristics of the molecule. …
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