Temporary Dipole Moment?

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Lelija Kazlauskas 3J
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Temporary Dipole Moment?

Postby Lelija Kazlauskas 3J » Sun Nov 10, 2019 7:18 pm

Is it possible to have a temporary dipole moment? Or are they permanent?
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Myka G 1l
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Re: Temporary Dipole Moment?

Postby Myka G 1l » Sun Nov 10, 2019 7:23 pm

Induced dipoles are temporary interactions. A molecule with a permanent dipole would be considered polar.
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Jonathan Gong 2H
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Re: Temporary Dipole Moment?

Postby Jonathan Gong 2H » Sun Nov 10, 2019 7:24 pm

It is possible to have a temporary dipole moment. A molecule with a permanent dipole moment would be a polar molecule. Hope this helps!
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DarrenKim_1H
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Re: Temporary Dipole Moment?

Postby DarrenKim_1H » Sun Nov 10, 2019 7:26 pm

Yes, most dipole moments we have discussed are temporary. Since bonds are just areas where electrons are most likely to be found, there is no "permanent" dipole moment.
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April Meza 3K
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Re: Temporary Dipole Moment?

Postby April Meza 3K » Sun Nov 10, 2019 7:52 pm

Dipole moments are temporary as they are areas where an electron(s) can be found.
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