Statements (23)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
chemical theory
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| gptkbp:appliesTo |
molecules
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| gptkbp:assumes |
electrons are localized between atoms
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| gptkbp:basisFor |
hybridization concept
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| gptkbp:contrastsWith |
Molecular Orbital Theory
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| gptkbp:describes |
chemical bonding
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| gptkbp:explains |
bond directionality
bond length bond strength formation of covalent bonds |
| gptkbp:focusesOn |
overlap of atomic orbitals
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| gptkbp:form |
quantum mechanics
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Valence Bond Theory
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| gptkbp:importantFor |
understanding organic molecules
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| gptkbp:limitation |
does not explain paramagnetism of oxygen
less effective for delocalized systems |
| gptkbp:proposedBy |
gptkb:Fritz_London
gptkb:Walter_Heitler |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
resonance structures
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| gptkbp:usedIn |
quantum chemistry
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| gptkbp:yearProposed |
1927
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Nevil_Sidgwick
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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