Molecular orbital theory 1.

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Molecular orbital

Result from the combination of wave functions of atomic orbitals

wave function

describes the quantum state of a system of one or more particles

wave interference

Electrons can be treated as waves. The wave functions of two or more atom can interact destructively or constructively.

paramagnetic atom

Refers to the magnetic state of an atom with one or more unpaired valence shell electrons.

diamagnetic electron

Refers to the magnetic state of an atom with no unpaired electrons. All valence shell electrons are paired.