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What attracts polar and non-polar substances?

April 26, 2017attracts Chemistry Mathematics non-polar polar substances

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What attracts polar and non-polar substances?

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Polyethylene (polythene) is non polar and would certainly be attracted/repelled by a charged rod. As to what attracts – opposite charges; and repulsion comes from like charges. Polar substances can also be attracted by charged rods. A stream of water from a tap can be deflected by a charged rod.