DescriptionSchematic of a instantaneous-dipole --- induced-dipole interaction.png
English: A schematic of how a (i) two neutral atoms can have an attractive electrostatic interaction when (ii) the electron density of one atom (left) spontaneously polarizes to form an instantaneous dipole. (iii) This polarizes the neighbouring atom.
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A schematic of how a (i) two neutral atoms can have an attractive electrostatic interaction when (ii) the electron density of one atom (left) spontaneously polarizes to form an instantaneous dipole. (iii) This polarizes the neighbouring atom.