4.7.3 - Types of Molecular Orbitals
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Define a molecular orbital.
💡 Hint: Think about how atomic orbitals combine.
What type of bond is formed when atomic orbitals overlap head-on?
💡 Hint: Consider the molecular shape.
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What type of molecular orbital is formed through sideway overlap?
💡 Hint: Think about the shapes and positions of the orbitals.
True or False: Sigma bonds are generally weaker than pi bonds.
💡 Hint: Consider how each bond overlaps.
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Calculate the bond order for O2 and explain its implication.
💡 Hint: Use the bond order formula: 1/2(Nb - Na).
If a diatomic molecule has 4 electrons in bonding and 2 electrons in antibonding orbitals, what is its bond order and stability?
💡 Hint: Recollect the formula for bond order.
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