localized e- def

Moderators: Chem_Mod, Chem_Admin

Post Reply
sarahtang4B
Posts: 132
Joined: Fri Sep 28, 2018 12:27 am

localized e- def

Postby sarahtang4B » Sat Nov 10, 2018 2:02 pm

What does localized vs delocalized electrons mean?
Top
Rachel-Weisz3C
Posts: 66
Joined: Fri Sep 28, 2018 12:23 am

Re: localized e- def

Postby Rachel-Weisz3C » Sat Nov 10, 2018 2:20 pm

Localized electrons remain close to an atom or in the same place, however delocalized electrons are shown in different places between different resonance structures.
Top
Josephine Lu 4L
Posts: 62
Joined: Fri Sep 28, 2018 12:18 am

Re: localized e- def

Postby Josephine Lu 4L » Sat Nov 10, 2018 2:33 pm

Delocalized electrons are electrons that are involved in resonance structures. For example, benzene, C6H6, has three delocalized double bonds, meaning that the three double bonds can be placed in different areas.
Top
Post Reply

Return to “Ionic & Covalent Bonds”

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 8 guests