Molecular Orbitals Quiz
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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?

  • Marie Curie
  • Linus Pauling
  • Robert S. Mulliken (correct)
  • Erwin Schrödinger

    • 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?

    <p>Functions called atomic orbitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are molecular orbitals quantitatively calculated?

    <p>Using the Hartree–Fock or self-consistent field (SCF) methods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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