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Do bonds exist in nature or do they exist only in our models of nature?
Ludwik
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On Dec 15, 2010, at 7:20 PM, LaMontagne, Bob wrote:
Orbitals from two different atoms joining to form a molecule? (Sorry, I never understood chemistry - but the orbital thing seems to make sense.)
Bob at PC
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From: phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu [phys-l-bounces@carnot.physics.buffalo.edu ] On Behalf Of William Robertson [wrobert9@ix.netcom.com]
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 6:35 PM
To: Forum for Physics Educators
Subject: Re: [Phys-l] internal/external conservative/ nonconservative forces!?!?
Good question. I'll take a stab at it. Bonds are a configuration in
which separate orbitals (mathematical constructs) form a new hybrid
orbital, one that is energetically favorable. Bonding orbitals are a
constructive addition of separate wave functions and anti-bonding
orbitals are a destructive addition of separate wave functions. Not
sure if that helps matters any.
Bill