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Question 6 • Chemistry

What is another name for the molecular orbital theory of bonding in metals?

Answer
A
ionic bond theory
B
electron bond theory
C
covalent bond theory
D
band theory

Explanation

In metals, molecular orbitals from many atoms combine into broad energy bands. For this reason, the molecular orbital theory of bonding in metals is also called band theory.

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