Polarizability Formula

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Polarizability is the measure of how easily an electron cloud is distorted by an electric field. Check FAQs
α=μE
α - Polarizability?μ - Molecular Dipole Moment?E - Electric Field?

Polarizability Example

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Here is how the Polarizability equation looks like with Units.

Here is how the Polarizability equation looks like.

0.6667Edit=400Edit600Edit
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Polarizability Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Polarizability?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
α=μE
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
α=400C*m600V/m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
α=400600
Next Step Evaluate
α=0.666666666666667C*m²/V
LAST Step Rounding Answer
α=0.6667C*m²/V

Polarizability Formula Elements

Variables
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.
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.
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

​Go Anti Stokes Scattering Frequency
vas=vinitial+vvib
​Go Electric Field given Polarizability
E=μα
​Go Energy 1 of Vibrational Level
E1=E2-(f1,2[hP])
​Go Energy 2 of Vibrational Level
E2=E1+(f1,2[hP])

How to Evaluate Polarizability?

Polarizability evaluator uses Polarizability = Molecular Dipole Moment/Electric Field to evaluate the Polarizability, The Polarizability formula is defined as the measure of how easily an electron cloud is distorted by an electric field. Also distortion of electron cloud induces polarity in the molecule. Polarizability is denoted by α symbol.

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

FAQs on Polarizability

What is the formula to find Polarizability?
The formula of Polarizability is expressed as Polarizability = Molecular Dipole Moment/Electric Field. Here is an example- 0.666667 = 400/600.
How to calculate Polarizability?
With Molecular Dipole Moment (μ) & Electric Field (E) we can find Polarizability using the formula - Polarizability = Molecular Dipole Moment/Electric Field.
Can the Polarizability be negative?
Yes, the Polarizability, measured in Polarizability can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Polarizability?
Polarizability is usually measured using the Coulomb Square Meter per Volt[C*m²/V] for Polarizability. Coulomb Square Centimeter per Volt[C*m²/V] are the few other units in which Polarizability can be measured.
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