Two water molecules are separated by 2.78 Å in air. Calculate the potential energy of the dipole-dipole interactions between the two molecules in units of Joules, including the correct sign.  Note that the dipole moment of water is 1.82 D.

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Two water molecules are separated by 2.78 Å in air. Calculate the potential energy of the dipole-dipole interactions between the two molecules in units of Joules, including the correct sign.  Note that the dipole moment of water is 1.82 D. 

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