Question

Hi,May I please ask “What is the distinction between a bond dipole and a molecule dipole moment”?

Words to choose:Asymmetric,equal,monatomic,molecular dipole moment,bond dipole,symmetric,unequal , triatomic,diatomic.


A bond dipole is the _____ charge distribution between two bonded atoms with ______ electronegativities. A molecular dipole moment is the three-dimensional sum of all the bond dipoles in a molecule. (A ______is a measurable physical property; a ______is not measurable, unless the molecule is ______ .)


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Answer 1

Answer: A bond dipole is the asymmetric charge distribution between two bonded atoms with unequal electronegativities. A molecular dipole moment is the three-dimensional sum of all the bond dipoles in a molecule. (A molecular dipole moment is a measurable physical property; a bond dipole is not measurable, unless the molecule is diatomic .)