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Ligand field theory

Ligand Field Theory is a way of thinking about how atoms interact with each other. It's like having a game where two people use magnets to move pieces on a board. The pieces are the atoms, and the magnets represent the energy that attracts and repels the atoms. The energy from the magnets makes the atoms snap into place and arrange themselves in a certain way. That's how Ligand Field Theory works; it helps us understand how atoms interact with each other.