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  Weblink 3.4 View and rotate three-dimensional representations of the idealised MOs of a homonuclear diatomic

This applet allows you to view the idealised MOs for a homonuclear diatomic.

  • Click and drag to rotate the structure; shift_click and drag to zoom
  • Select the MO to view using the menu
  • Select the type of surface using the radio buttons
  • Use the check box to display the nodal surface (zero contour - shown as a green mesh)
  • Use the buttons to change the iso-surface value