Bonding and Molecular Geometry without Orbitals - The Electron Domain Model

Ronald J. Gillespie ^[1] ; James N. Spencer ^[2] ; Richard S. Moog ^[2]
1. [1] McMaster University
  
  McMaster University
  
  Canadá
2. [2] Department of Chemistry, Franklin and Marshall College
Localización: Journal of chemical education, ISSN 0021-9584, Vol. 73, Nº 7 (July), 1996, págs. 622-627
Idioma: inglés
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Resumen
- An alternative to the conventional valence bond approach to bonding and geometry-the electron domain model-is presented. This approach avoids some of the problems with the standard approach and presents fewer difficulties for the student, while still providing a physical basis for the VSEPR model and a link to the valence bond model. The electron domain model also emphasizes the importance of the Pauli principle in understanding the chemical bond and molecular geometry.