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Why do atoms and nonpolar molecules have no dipole moment?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Because their electronic charge cloud is missing.
  2. Because their electronic charge cloud is scattered.
  3. Because their electronic charge cloud is asymmetrically distributed.
  4. Because their electronic charge cloud is symmetrically distributed.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Because their electronic charge cloud is symmetrically distributed.