Chapter 21, Problem 21.58SP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason why molecular orbital theory for metals are known as band theory has to be explained.

Concept introduction:

Molecular orbital theory:

Molecular orbital theory describes molecules in electronic structure.  Electrons are moving around nuclei in entire molecule.  Atomic orbitals are one, in which electrons are present in one atom.  Molecular orbitals are one in which electrons are present in more atoms.  Bonding and anti-bonding orbitals are found in molecular orbital theory.