What is the electric force on a singly charged ion that is located 5.0 × 10^-10 m away from a water molecule, along the axis of its dipole? A)7.1 × 10^-10 N B)3.6 × 10^-10 N C)4.2 × 10^-11 N D)3.6 × 10^-11 N

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The electric force on a charged ion near a dipole can be calculated using the formula for the electric field of a dipole along its axis. Given the distance and the nature of the dipole, the force is approximately 3.6 × 10^-11 N.

What Is the Electric Force on a Singly Charged Ion