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Explain how to write a mechanism description.


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Sigma Bond

A single covalent bond formed from the direct overlap of atomic orbitals, sharing a pair of electrons between atoms.

Atomic Orbital

A mathematical function that describes the wave-like behavior of either one electron or a pair of electrons in an atom, defining their probability distribution around a nucleus.

Molecular Orbital

A mathematical function describing the wave-like behavior of an electron in a molecule, which determines its chemical bonding and properties.

Atomic Orbitals

Mathematical equations that detail the position and wave-like motions of electrons within an atom.

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