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Description
In class, we have used the Valence Bond (VB) approach to understand chemical bonding. At the qualitative level, VB is relatively easy to use and does not require a deep knowledge of quantum mechanics and group theory. The electron-dot formalism of G. N. Lewis is a pre-quantum version of VB. In effect, VB is the electron-dot approach in quantum-mechanical dress. Recall that the VB theory proposes that electrons belong to bonds. Pauling's resonance theory is a straightforward extension to VB for the treatment of delocalized electrons.
Chemistry-Study and teaching Handouts Valence (Theoretical chemistry) Chemical bonds Electrons Molecular orbitals
Place
Claremont (Calif.)
Source
Webpages converted to pdf from Pomona College Chemistry Department Index to the Pages Administered by Wayne E. Steinmetz, a.k.a. Der Feldmarschall http://pages.pomona.edu/~wsteinmetz/ , 3. General Chemistry Homepage, 5. Handouts, Chemistry 1b (spring semester), Introduction to Molecular Orbital Theory.
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