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Difference between 'atomic orbitals' and 'molecular orbitals'?
« on: September 11, 2018, 12:20:40 PM »
What is the difference between 'atomic orbitals' and 'molecular orbitals'?

'atomic orbitals' means electrons including orbitals most likely to be found in atoms?
'molecular orbitals' means electrons including orbitals most likely to be found in molecules?
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Re: Difference between 'atomic orbitals' and 'molecular orbitals'?
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2018, 12:43:56 PM »
Yes. In most approaches, molecular orbitals are formed by taking (linear) combinations of atomic orbitals.
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