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What is a permanent dipole and when does it occur?
Author: Phillanie JacobsAnswer:
A permanent dipole is a permanent difference in the partial charges of covalently bonded atoms This occurs when there is a significant difference in electronegativities of the bonding atoms because the more electronegative atom has greater ability to attract the bonding pair of electrons meaning it has a slight negative charge. The other atom has a slight positive charge.
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