An H 2 O molecule is aligned by an external electric field of strength 1.0 kV m

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An H2O molecule is aligned by an external electric field of strength 1.0 kV m−1 and an Ar atom (α′ = 1.66 × 10−24 cm3) is brought up slowly from one side. At what separation is it energetically favourable for the H2O molecule to flip over and point towards the approaching Ar atom?

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Physical Chemistry

ISBN: 9780716787594

8th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Julio De Paula

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