How Do You Calculate the Dipole Moment of CO2 with a 120 Degree Bond Angle?

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To calculate the dipole moment of CO2 with a 120-degree bond angle, one must create vectors representing the bond dipoles based on the given bond lengths and charges. The bond length for CO is 1.1867 Å, with a charge of 1.1352 Debye for carbon and -0.5676 Debye for oxygen. Although CO2 typically has a linear structure with a 180-degree angle, the challenge lies in adjusting the calculations for a hypothetical 120-degree angle. The process involves vector addition of the dipole moments, which can be facilitated by using online resources for vector calculations. Ultimately, the dipole moment can be determined by combining the vectors appropriately.
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Homework Statement


r-bond length (in anströms)
q-charge (in debyes)
CO2 r(CO)=1.1867 q(C)=1.1352 q(O)=-0.5676
angle between them is 120 deg


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I know I have to make vectors and then add them, but I don't know how to make the vectors. I know the angle in CO2 is 180, just need to find the dipole moment if the angle was 120.
 
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Try http://www.glenbrook.k12.il.us/GBSSCI/PHYS/Class/vectors/u3l1b.html" site.
 
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