Chemical bonding model
# Chemical bonding model

A chemical bonding model is a theoretical model used to explain atomic bonding structure, molecular geometry, properties, and reactivity of physical matter. This can refer to:

* VSEPR theory, a model of molecular geometry.
* Valence bond theory, which describes molecular electronic structure with localized bonds and lone pairs.
* Molecular orbital theory, which describes molecular electronic structure with delocalized molecular orbitals.
* Crystal field theory, an electrostatic model for transition metal complexes.
* Ligand field theory, the application of molecular orbital theory to transition metal complexes.
