Chapter 14

Question 1

Valence bond theory

Question 2

electron delocalization

Answer 2

electrons are not associated with a single atom or a covalent bond. They are spread over several atoms in a molecule, ion, or solid metal.

Question 3

delocalized orbitals

Answer 3

electrons that are not associated with a single or covalent bond in a molecule ion, or solid molecule. They are contained within a single orbital

Question 4

what is the difference between resonance structures and delocalized orbitals