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What is the principal focus of the quantum theory of atoms in molecules (QTAIM)?
What is the principal focus of the quantum theory of atoms in molecules (QTAIM)?
- The kinetic energy of electrons in atoms
- The behavior of protons within molecules
- The interaction of molecules with external electromagnetic fields
- The observable electron density distribution function (correct)
How is the electron density distribution of a molecule described in QTAIM?
How is the electron density distribution of a molecule described in QTAIM?
- As a constant value throughout the molecule
- As a probability distribution describing the average manner of electronic charge distribution in real space (correct)
- As a fixed distribution of electrons around the nucleus
- As a wave function representing the position of electrons
According to QTAIM, how is molecular structure revealed?
According to QTAIM, how is molecular structure revealed?
- By the energy levels of the electrons in the molecule
- By the stationary points of the electron density and the gradient paths originating and terminating at these points (correct)
- By the quantum spin of the electrons
- By the magnetic properties of the atoms in the molecule
Who primarily developed the quantum theory of atoms in molecules (QTAIM)?
Who primarily developed the quantum theory of atoms in molecules (QTAIM)?
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What are the natural expressions of molecular structure in QTAIM?
What are the natural expressions of molecular structure in QTAIM?
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