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CHM 101 Hybridization and Chemical Bonding Objective Question
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What is polarizability?
Options
A The ability to form ionic bonds
B The ease with which an electron cloud can be distorted by an external electric field or nearby charge
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C The strength of a covalent bond
D The melting point of a substance
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Polarizability is the ease with which an electron cloud can be distorted by an external electric field or nearby charge.

Hint

The notes define polarizability.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Hybridization and Chemical Bonding
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 667 of 1872
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