Q: A weak and temporary dipole that influences nearby atoms through electrostatic attraction and repulsion is known as what?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

The electron cloud of a helium atom contains two electrons, which can normally be expected to be equally distributed spatially around the nucleus. However, at any given moment the electron distribution may be uneven, resulting in an instantaneous dipole. This weak and temporary dipole subsequently influences neighboring helium atoms through electrostatic attraction and repulsion. It induces a dipole on nearby helium atoms (see Figure below ).

 Choices:

- a fused dipole

- an incomplete dipole

- an debased dipole

- an instantaneous dipole


A:
an instantaneous dipole