Delocalization of electrons

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-002977",
  "term": "Delocalization of electrons",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The phenomenon where electrons are not confined to a single atom or bond but are distributed over multiple atoms or across an extended region within a molecule or material. This allows for enhanced electronic conductivity and unique optical properties in conjugated polymers. The extent of delocalization influences the band gap and absorption characteristics.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "antisoliton",
    "conjugated polymer",
    "extent of electron delocalization",
    "lattice",
    "molecular orbital theory",
    "polysilanes"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2022, 94, 15. 'Glossary of terms relating to electronic, photonic and magnetic properties of polymers (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 22 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2020-0501)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/delocalization-of-electrons/"
}