How can a molecule have a momentray dipole

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Kaufman

21 August, 19:14

How can a molecule have a momentray dipole

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Arjun Austin · Answer 1

Even in a molecule where the electrons are shared pretty evenly, they can collide to one atom and produce a momentary dipole moment. Temporary dipoles are created when electrons, which are in constant movement around the nucleus, spontaneously come into close proximity.