Dipole

Imagine you have a toy magnet that has two opposite ends - one end attracts while the other end repels. This is called a "dipole" because it has two poles or ends with opposite properties.

In science, molecules can also have dipoles. They are made up of atoms that have different electrical charges. Some parts of the molecule have a positive charge, while others have a negative charge. This creates a dipole, like the magnet.

Think of it like a game of tug-of-war. The positive and negative charges in the molecule are pulling against each other, creating tension that can affect how the molecule interacts with other things around it.

For example, water is a molecule with a dipole. Its two hydrogen atoms have a positive charge, while its oxygen atom has a negative charge. This is why water molecules are attracted to each other, creating surface tension and allowing things to float on top of the water.

Overall, a dipole is simply a molecule or object with two opposite ends or poles that have different electrical charges.