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Resonance structures represent different _______ arrangements of electrons that rapidly interconvert.
Resonance structures represent different _______ arrangements of electrons that rapidly interconvert.
physical
Resonance structures are simply different ways of representing the same _______ or ion.
Resonance structures are simply different ways of representing the same _______ or ion.
molecule
The true electronic structure is a hybrid or combination of these _______ structures.
The true electronic structure is a hybrid or combination of these _______ structures.
resonance
Electrons do not physically move between different _______ structures.
Electrons do not physically move between different _______ structures.
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The extent of contribution of each resonance structure depends on factors such as resonance energy and _______.
The extent of contribution of each resonance structure depends on factors such as resonance energy and _______.
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Resonance Structures
- Resonance structures depict multiple possible arrangements of electrons within a molecule or ion. These arrangements rapidly interconvert.
- Resonance structures are representations of the same molecule or ion with different electron distributions.
- The actual electronic structure of a molecule or ion is a hybrid, or a combination, of all its possible resonance structures.
- Electrons do not physically move between different resonance structures; they are just represented differently.
- The contribution of each resonance structure to the true structure depends on factors like resonance energy and the stability of the structures.
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Quiz: Understanding Resonance Structures and Electron Movement Test your knowledge on the concept of resonance structures and electron movement with this insightful quiz. Learn the truth behind common misconceptions and discover how electrons behave in different molecular representations.
