Chemistry 12th Edition

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ISBN 10: 0078021510
ISBN 13: 978-0-07802-151-0

Chapter 11 - Intermolecular Forces and Liquids and Solids - Questions & Problems - Page 509: 11.3

Answer

A temporary dipole moment is created from random interactions of electrons. A permanent dipole is created from a compound with different electronegativities, which creates a permanent dipole.

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A temporary dipole moment is created from random interactions of electrons. A permanent dipole is created from a compound with different electronegativities, which creates a permanent dipole.
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