Chapter 9, Problem 9A.2BE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The valence-bond wavefunction for the resonance hybrid ${\text{N}}_2\leftrightarrow {\text{N}}^{+}{\text{N}}^{-}\leftrightarrow {\text{N}}^{2-}{\text{N}}^{2+}$ has to be stated.

Concept introduction:

In quantum mechanics, the wavefunction is given by $\psi$.  The wavefunction contains all the information about the state of the system.  The wavefunction is the function of the coordinates of particles and time.