Polarized Molecule Between Charged plates

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If a polarised molecule, e.g NH3 or H20 (Vapour molecule) or Butane is between two plates, of opposite charge,
would the charges serve to trap the molecule between the plates?
 
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Biodelta said:
If a polarised molecule, e.g NH3 or H20 (Vapour molecule) or Butane is between two plates, of opposite charge,
would the charges serve to trap the molecule between the plates?
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What do you think will happen? The field strength between charged plates is uniform / flat, at least away from the very edges of the plate. What does a uniform E-field do to a polar molecule?
 
Yes, this is precisely the question I have asked.