Resonance Structure
Imagine trying to decide where to place a piece of furniture in your living room, with several possible spots that all have their pros and cons. This situation is similar to resonance structures in chemistry, where electrons can be arranged in multiple ways within a molecule, each contributing to the overall structure. Just like how all potential furniture arrangements contribute to the overall feel of the room even if you choose one specific arrangement, all possible electron configurations contribute to the true structure of the compound, enhancing its stability and properties.
Practice Version
Resonance Structure: Multiple possible arrangements of electrons in a compound. Resonance structure. Resonance structure refers to different ways of representing the placement of electrons in a molecule that cannot be captured by a single drawing.