molecular orbital theory Flashcards by Annabelle Dixon | Brainscape

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what is the molecular orbital theory?

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the theory that allocates electrons to molecular orbitals that must contain at least 2 nuclei

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what are the two requirements for forming molecular orbitals?

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interaction only takes place if the orbitals have comparable energy
the atomic orbitals must have the same symmetry with respect to the bond axis

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what does para-magnetic mean

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attracted by a magnetic field

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