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Yes, the probability cloud tells you how the hydrogen atom (H-O-H) will be shaped. The atoms will be repelled by the electrons that create this probability clou
by cinntaile 6y ago
Yes, the probability cloud tells you how the hydrogen atom (H-O-H) will be shaped. The atoms will be repelled by the electrons that create this probability cloud and this will force the atoms into a geometry with minimal energy (which is the shape you are probably familiar with). Just remember that it's a probability so the shape isn't set in stone, it's more like the most common shape. A common way to learn this is by implementing the Hartree-Fock algorithm.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hartree%E2%80%93Fock_method https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hartree%E2%80%93Fock_method