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Explain polarizability
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Polarizability is the ability of an atom or molecule to distort its electron distribution in response to an applied electric field. It is a measure of how easily the electron cloud can be deformed. Polarizability is important in many chemical and physical processes, such as intermolecular forces, solvation, and reaction rates.
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