4.7.2 - Conditions for the Combination of Atomic Orbitals
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What is the first condition for atomic orbitals to combine?
💡 Hint: Think about energy levels of the orbitals.
Why must orbitals have the same symmetry?
💡 Hint: Consider the geometrical arrangement of the orbitals.
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What condition must atomic orbitals meet to combine effectively?
💡 Hint: Consider how energy is measured in molecular interactions.
True or False: Orbital overlap can occur between orbitals of different symmetry.
💡 Hint: Think about how the shapes of orbitals affect their ability to combine.
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Given different atoms with varying orbital energies, which pairs would successfully form a molecular orbital? Justify your selections based on energy and symmetry.
💡 Hint: Look at energy levels and symmetry conditions.
Explain a scenario where an atomic orbital overlaps successfully and how this impacts the geometry of the resulting molecule.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the resulting molecule's behavior and shape.
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