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What is a molecular orbital in chemistry?
What is a molecular orbital in chemistry?
- A mathematical function describing the location and wave-like behavior of an electron in a molecule (correct)
- A function used to calculate the mass of a molecule
- A function to determine the color of a molecule
- A term used to describe the structure of a molecule
Who introduced the terms atomic orbital and molecular orbital?
Who introduced the terms atomic orbital and molecular orbital?
- Marie Curie
- Linus Pauling
- Robert S. Mulliken (correct)
- Erwin Schrödinger
How are molecular orbitals formed when atoms combine into a molecule?
How are molecular orbitals formed when atoms combine into a molecule?
- Molecular orbitals are independent of atomic orbitals
- Atomic orbitals combine to form molecular orbitals (correct)
- Molecular orbitals combine to form atomic orbitals
- Molecular orbitals are not formed during the combination of atoms
What determines the location of orbital electrons in an isolated atom?
What determines the location of orbital electrons in an isolated atom?
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How are molecular orbitals quantitatively calculated?
How are molecular orbitals quantitatively calculated?
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