theory — A reasoned explanation of known facts or phenomena that serves as a basis of investigation by which to seek the truth. SEE ALSO: hypothesis, postulate. [G. theoria, a beholding, speculation, t., fr. theoros, a beholder] adsorption t. of narcosis… … Medical dictionary
chemical bonding — ▪ chemistry Introduction any of the interactions that account for the association of atoms into molecules, ions, crystals, and other stable species that make up the familiar substances of the everyday world. When atoms approach one another … Universalium
Chemical bonding model — Chemical bonding models are theoretical models used to explain atomic bonding structure, molecular geometry, properties, and reactivity of physical matter.[1][2][3][4] Contents 1 Ove … Wikipedia
Social control theory — In criminology, Social Control Theory as represented in the work of Travis Hirschi fits into the Positivist School, Neo Classical School, and, later, Right Realism. It proposes that exploiting the process of socialization and social learning… … Wikipedia
Dualistic theory — Dualistic Du al*is tic, a. Consisting of two; pertaining to dualism or duality. [1913 Webster] {Dualistic system} or {Dualistic theory} (Chem.), an old theory, originated by Lavoisier and developed by Berzelius, that all definite compounds are… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
bond theory — ryšio teorija statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. bond theory; bonding theory; coupling theory vok. Bindungstheorie, f; Kopplungstheorie, f rus. теория связи, f pranc. théorie de liaison, f … Fizikos terminų žodynas
coupling theory — ryšio teorija statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. bond theory; bonding theory; coupling theory vok. Bindungstheorie, f; Kopplungstheorie, f rus. теория связи, f pranc. théorie de liaison, f … Fizikos terminų žodynas
Ligand field theory — (LFT) describes the bonding in coordination complexes. [Schläfer, H. L.; Gliemann, G. Basic Principles of Ligand Field Theory Wiley Interscience: New York; 1969] It represents an application of molecular orbital theory to transition metal… … Wikipedia
Molecular orbital theory — In chemistry, molecular orbital (MO) theory is a method for determining molecular structure in which electrons are not assigned to individual bonds between atoms, but are treated as moving under the influence of the nuclei in the whole… … Wikipedia
VSEPR theory — Valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory is a model in chemistry used to predict the shape of individual molecules based upon the extent of electron pair electrostatic repulsion.[1] It is also named Gillespie–Nyholm theory after its… … Wikipedia