electron density

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Clement Ng
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electron density

Postby Clement Ng » Sun Nov 05, 2017 10:14 pm

What is the definition of electron density?
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Re: electron density

Postby Chem_Mod » Sun Nov 05, 2017 10:21 pm

It is the probability that an electron will be present at a particular location.
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lauren chung 2f
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Re: electron density

Postby lauren chung 2f » Sun Nov 05, 2017 11:00 pm

Electron density is a representation of the probability of finding an electron in a specific location around an atom or molecule. In general, the electron is more likely to be found in regions with high electron density.
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Jordan Foster
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Re: electron density

Postby Jordan Foster » Tue Nov 07, 2017 5:05 pm

Electron density is also related to electronegativity. In a molecule containing several different atoms, the atom that is the most electronegative will tend to have a high electron density.
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