What is Crystal field theory?
'''Crystal Field Theory (CFT) '''is a [[scientific]] representation of how [[metals]] behave when dissolved in water to form a special type of [[chemical]] called a complex. This [[model]] may be used to predict the [[colors]] of certain metal containing chemicals when dissolved in water, as well as their reactions when placed near a [[magnet]]. It may also be use to predict the shape of the chemicals. '''CFT ''' does not predict the connections between [[atoms]]. '''CFT ''' was created by [[physicists]] Hans Bethe and John Hasbrouck van Vleck in 1930. It was later combined with the [[molecular orbital theory]] to create the [[ligand field theory]], which does describe the connections between atoms. == References == {{Reflist}} [[Category:Chemical bonding]] [[Category:Transition metals]]