Result from the combination of wave functions of atomic orbitals

describes the quantum state of a system of one or more particles

Electrons can be treated as waves. The wave functions of two or more atom can interact destructively or constructively.

Refers to the magnetic state of an atom with one or more unpaired valence shell electrons.

Refers to the magnetic state of an atom with no unpaired electrons. All valence shell electrons are paired.

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definitions of molecular orbital theory 1.