Notice that the electron density is distributed symmetrically across the + molecule. Ozone molecule (b) A Figure 8.14 Resonance. Describing a molecule as a blend of different resonance structures is similar to describing a paint color as a blend of primary colors. (a) Green paint is a blend of blue and yellow. We cannot describe green as a single primary color. (b) The ozone molecule is a blend of two resonance structures. We cannot describe the ozone molecule in terms of a single Lewis structure. Primary color Primary color Blue Yellow Green (a)

Notice that the electron density is distributed symmetrically across the + molecule. Ozone molecule (b) A Figure 8.14 Resonance. Describing a molecule as a blend of different resonance structures is similar to describing a paint color as a blend of primary colors. (a) Green paint is a blend of blue and yellow. We cannot describe green as a single primary color. (b) The ozone molecule is a blend of two resonance structures. We cannot describe the ozone molecule in terms of a single Lewis structure. Primary color Primary color Blue Yellow Green (a)

Principles of Instrumental Analysis

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Chapter25: Voltammetry

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