molecular structure
[mə-ˈle-kyə-lər ˈstrək-chər]
nounpl: molecular structures
estrutura molecular
1. The arrangement and bonding of atoms within a molecule, including the types of bonds, bond angles, and spatial orientation of atoms
The molecular structure of water consists of two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom.
A estrutura molecular da água consiste em dois átomos de hidrogênio ligados a um átomo de oxigênio.
2. The three-dimensional geometric arrangement of atoms in a molecule that determines its chemical and physical properties
Understanding the molecular structure is crucial for predicting how a compound will behave.
Compreender a estrutura molecular é crucial para prever como um composto se comportará.
3. The chemical composition represented by the types and numbers of atoms bonded together in a specific configuration
Scientists used X-ray crystallography to determine the molecular structure of the protein.
Cientistas usaram cristalografia de raios X para determinar a estrutura molecular da proteína.
The term 'molecular structure' is fundamental in chemistry education and research across both American and Brazilian scientific communities. In Brazil, it is commonly taught in secondary school chemistry (Química) and is essential in university-level programs. The phrase carries the same technical weight in both cultures and is used identically in scientific publications, research papers, and academic discourse.
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