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What is an induced dipole?
A weak attraction that results when a polar molecule induces a dipole in an atom or in a nonpolar molecule by disturbing the arrangement of electrons in the nonpolar species.
What happens in an induced dipole?
An induced dipole occurs when an ion or a dipole induces a molecule or atom that does not have a dipole.
What is a dipole induced dipole?
A dipole induced dipole attraction happens when a polar molecule induces a dipole in an atom or a nonpolar molecule by changing the arrangement of electrons in the nonpolar species.
Are there different types of induced dipoles?
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What happens in an ion induced dipole?
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Study Notes
Induced Dipole
- An induced dipole results from the interaction between a polar molecule and a nonpolar molecule or atom, causing a redistribution of electrons.
- This phenomenon leads to a temporary dipole in the nonpolar species, creating weak attractive forces.
Induction Process
- An induced dipole occurs when a polar molecule or ion exerts influence, causing a nonpolar molecule or atom to acquire a temporary dipole moment.
- The arrangement of electrons in the nonpolar species is disturbed during this process.
Dipole Induced Dipole Attraction
- Dipole induced dipole interactions arise when a stable, polar molecule modifies the electronic structure of a nearby nonpolar molecule.
- This results in a transient dipole in the nonpolar molecule, leading to attractions between the two.
Types of Induced Dipoles
- There are two primary types:
- Dipole induced dipole
- Induced dipole, which describes different interaction mechanisms involving permanent and temporary dipoles.
Ion Induced Dipole
- An ion induced dipole happens when a charged ion causes a nonpolar molecule or atom to develop a dipole by altering its electron arrangement.
- This interaction also results in a weak attraction between the ion and the induced dipole.
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