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In Physics / Senior High School | 2025-05-23

A ion or approaches a neutral nonpolar substance

Asked by johnrenz7431

Answer (1)

When an ion approaches a neutral nonpolar substance, it can induce a temporary dipole in the nonpolar molecule. This happens because the electric field of the ion distorts the electron cloud of the nonpolar molecule, slightly shifting the electrons.As a result,The nonpolar molecule becomes polarized, meaning one side becomes slightly more negative and the other slightly more positive.This leads to a weak attraction between the ion and the induced dipole, called an ion-induced dipole interaction.This interaction is generally weaker than ion-dipole forces (which happen with polar molecules), but it's still important in many chemical and biological processes.

Answered by CloudyClothy | 2025-05-24