Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections
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Author: Katz, Debora M.
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Chapter 24.4, Problem 24.5CE
A water molecule is made up of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, with a total of 10 electrons and 10 protons. The molecule is modeled as a dipole with an effective separation d = 3.9 × 10−12 m between its positive and negative charges. What is the magnitude of the water molecule’s dipole moment?
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