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A Pictorial Approach to Molecular Bonding and Vibrations

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This text develops a pictorial approach to molecular orbital (MO) theory, specifically designed for chemists and students less focused on heavy mathematics. The core innovation is the use of “generator orbitals”, a visual tool for constructing three-dimensional MO representations across different molecular geometries. Early chapters introduce electron and orbital fundamentals and how generator orbitals conceptualize MOs and vibrational modes, notably in diatomic systems. Building on these principles, the book extends the pictorial method to increasingly complex polyatomic structures—ranging from linear triatomics to octahedral, tetrahedral, and cage-like molecules.

The second edition significantly enhances the text by integrating Nodegame software (compatible with PC and Macintosh), which enables interactive generation and visualization of molecular orbitals directly tied to the narrative. Through its strongly visual methodology, the book makes MO theory and vibrational mode analysis accessible without requiring advanced theoretical foundations—ideal for chemistry undergraduates seeking intuitive conceptual learning

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Call Number

541.224 V473

Publisher

New York : Springer‑Verlag New York InC.,

Collation

367

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

‑0‑387‑94811‑9

Classification

NONE

Content Type

text

Media Type

unmediated

Carrier Type

volume

Edition

2nd Edition

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