Understanding the Attraction of Hydrogen Molecules

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The discussion centers on the properties of hydrogen molecules (H2) and their interactions with electric and magnetic fields. H2 is characterized by its small size and low polarizability, resulting in a very weak attraction to electric charges. Additionally, hydrogen molecules are diamagnetic, meaning they are repelled by magnetic fields. These fundamental properties define how hydrogen behaves in various physical contexts.

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  • Understanding of molecular structure and size
  • Knowledge of polarizability in chemistry
  • Familiarity with diamagnetism and magnetic fields
  • Basic principles of molecular interactions
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What attracts hydrogen? What pulss hydrogen to itself? What puts hydrogen on edge?
 
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Your second and third questions are meaningless (at least, to me).

As for the first question, the H2 molecule is really tiny, with a very small polarizability. It will be very, very weakly attracted to a charge. H2 is also diamagnetic, and hence repelled by a magnetic field.
 

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