The 3rd dimension
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The shapes of atomic orbitals
http://www.shef.ac.uk/chemistry/orbitron/index.html
This site shows you images of atomic orbitals that have been generated by computer.
There are also animations to show molecular orbitals forming as atoms approach and combine.
Some of the explanations are quite technical.
Bear in mind that these images are based on theory.
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updated: 23 October 2004
