Molecular orbital

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007510",
  "term": "Molecular orbital",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A mathematical function describing the wave-like behavior of an electron within a molecule. This function indicates the probability of finding an electron in a specific region of space around the nuclei. Molecular orbitals are formed by the linear combination of atomic orbitals and can be bonding, antibonding, or non-bonding.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "atomic orbital",
    "molecular entity",
    "probability"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Green Book, 2nd ed., p. 18 (https://goldbook.iupac.org/files/pdf/green_book_2ed.pdf)",
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1142 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/molecular-orbital/"
}