Polarization

What is meant by the term "partial charge" in the context of atomic polarization?

• A complete transfer of electrons between atoms

• A slight imbalance in electron distribution within an atom

• A permanent charge on an atom

• A complete loss of electrons from an atom

Which of the following is NOT required for polarization to occur between two objects?

• Physical contact

• Presence of electrons

• Partial charges

• Proximity

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What is the effect of a polarized molecule on a nearby molecule?

• It transfers electrons to the nearby molecule

• It induces partial charges in the nearby molecule

• It neutralizes the nearby molecule

• It repels the nearby molecule completely

What is the primary cause of polarization in atoms?

• Movement of protons

• Movement of neutrons

• Movement of electrons

• Movement of nuclei

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Which of the following best describes the charge distribution in a polarized atom?

• Evenly distributed

• Concentrated at the center

• Shifted to one side

• Completely absent

What happens to the electron distribution in a molecule when it is near another polarized molecule?

• It becomes more evenly distributed

• It shifts to create its own partial charges

• It becomes completely neutral

• It loses electrons

Which of the following best describes the interaction between two polarized molecules?

• They merge into one molecule

• They repel each other completely

• They induce further polarization in each other

• They remain unaffected by each other

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Which of the following best describes polarization in atoms?

• Permanent electron transfer between atoms

• Temporary electron movement within an atom

• Permanent charge on an atom

• Complete electron sharing between atoms

What happens to electrons during the polarization of an atom?

• They are transferred to another atom

• They move to one side of the atom

• They are lost from the atom

• They remain evenly distributed

What is the result of one atom pulling more strongly on shared electrons in a molecule?

• The atom becomes positively charged

• The atom becomes negatively charged

• The atom loses electrons

• The atom gains protons

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