Molecular orbital theory 1.

Molecular orbitalResult from the combination of wave functions of atomic orbitalswave functiondescribes the quantum state of a system of one or more particleswave interferenceElectrons can be treated as waves. The wave functions of two or more atom can interact destructively or constructively.paramagnetic atomRefers to the magnetic state of an atom with one or more unpaired valence shell electrons.diamagnetic electronRefers to the magnetic state of an atom with no unpaired electrons. All valence shell electrons are paired.