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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question
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What causes temporary polarity in atoms like helium?
Options
A Permanent dipoles
B Hydrogen bonding
C Ionic bonding
D Electrons occasionally ending up on the same side of the atom, creating instantaneous polarity
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

While electrons repel each other, they occasionally wind up on the same side of the atom. At that instant, the helium atom is polar, with an excess of electrons on one side and a shortage on the other side.

Hint

The notes describe this temporary phenomenon.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 880 of 1872
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