Debyes (D)

Definition

Debyes are a unit of measurement used to express the dipole moment of a chemical bond or molecule, indicating the strength and direction of its electrical polarity. One Debye is approximately 3.33564 × 10^-30 Coulomb-meters.

Related terms

Dipole Moment:

A measure of the separation of positive and negative charges in a molecule, influencing molecular polarity.

Polar Covalent Bond: A type of chemical bond where electrons are unequally shared between atoms, leading to a dipole moment.

Electronegativity:

A property of an atom that indicates its ability to attract electrons in a chemical bond, affecting the dipole moment of molecules.