Imagine that we place a dipole a distance $r$ from a neutral atom, as shown below.

-(a) Will the dipole polarize the neutral atom? Choose E if not or specify the direction of the neutral atom's induced dipole moment from figure E2.12 if nonzero.
A) A
B) B
C) C
D) D
E) Zero
F) Other
G) AA
H) BB
I) $\mathrm{CC}$
J) DD

Question

Imagine that we place a dipole a distance $r$ from a neutral atom, as shown below.
 
-(a) Will the dipole polarize the neutral atom? Choose E if not or specify the direction of the neutral atom's induced dipole moment from figure E2.12 if nonzero.
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) Zero 
F) Other 
G) AA 
H) BB 
I) $\mathrm{CC}$ 
J) DD

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The dipole will induce a dipole moment in the neutral atom in the direction of the field created by the dipole.

Imagine That We Place a Dipole a Distance rrr From a Neutral Atom, as Shown Below

Imagine That We Place a Dipole a Distance $r$ From a Neutral Atom, as Shown Below