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Orbital Overlap
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Summary
Orbital overlap
refers to the interaction between
atomic orbitals
on different atoms, which leads to the formation of
covalent bonds
through the
sharing of electrons
. The extent and nature of this overlap determine the strength and
type of the bond
, influencing
molecular geometry
and
chemical reactivity
.
Relevant Degrees
Nuclear Physics 71%
Chemical Structure 29%
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