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Write a general equation for a molecular partition function, q, defining all the terms used.
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The general equation for a molecular partition function, q, is:
q = q_t
q_r
q_v
q_e
where:
q_t: Translational partition function
q_r: Rotational partition function
q_v: Vibrational partition function
q_e: Electronic partition function
Each term represents the contribution of a specific type of molecular motion to the overall partition function.
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