Molecular Dipole Moment Formula

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The Molecular Dipole Moment is defined as the polarizability of the molecule in a constant electric field. The molecular dipole moment is a vector quantity having magnitude as well as direction. Check FAQs
μ=αE
μ - Molecular Dipole Moment?α - Polarizability?E - Electric Field?

Molecular Dipole Moment Example

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Here is how the Molecular Dipole Moment equation looks like.

400.2Edit=0.667Edit600Edit
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Molecular Dipole Moment Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Molecular Dipole Moment?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
μ=αE
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
μ=0.667C*m²/V600V/m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
μ=0.667600
LAST Step Evaluate
μ=400.2C*m

Molecular Dipole Moment Formula Elements

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Molecular Dipole Moment
The Molecular Dipole Moment is defined as the polarizability of the molecule in a constant electric field. The molecular dipole moment is a vector quantity having magnitude as well as direction.
Symbol: μ
Measurement: Electric Dipole MomentUnit: C*m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Polarizability
Polarizability is the measure of how easily an electron cloud is distorted by an electric field.
Symbol: α
Measurement: PolarizabilityUnit: C*m²/V
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Electric Field
Electric Field is defined as the electric force per unit charge.
Symbol: E
Measurement: Electric Field StrengthUnit: V/m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Raman Spectroscopy category

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​Go Energy 2 of Vibrational Level
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How to Evaluate Molecular Dipole Moment?

Molecular Dipole Moment evaluator uses Molecular Dipole Moment = Polarizability*Electric Field to evaluate the Molecular Dipole Moment, The Molecular dipole moment formula is defined as the polarizability of the molecule in the given electric field. Molecular Dipole Moment is denoted by μ symbol.

How to evaluate Molecular Dipole Moment using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Molecular Dipole Moment, enter Polarizability (α) & Electric Field (E) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Molecular Dipole Moment

What is the formula to find Molecular Dipole Moment?
The formula of Molecular Dipole Moment is expressed as Molecular Dipole Moment = Polarizability*Electric Field. Here is an example- 400.2 = 0.667*600.
How to calculate Molecular Dipole Moment?
With Polarizability (α) & Electric Field (E) we can find Molecular Dipole Moment using the formula - Molecular Dipole Moment = Polarizability*Electric Field.
Can the Molecular Dipole Moment be negative?
Yes, the Molecular Dipole Moment, measured in Electric Dipole Moment can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Molecular Dipole Moment?
Molecular Dipole Moment is usually measured using the Coulomb Meter[C*m] for Electric Dipole Moment. Statcoulomb Centimeter[C*m] are the few other units in which Molecular Dipole Moment can be measured.
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