4.5.4 - Types of Overlapping and Nature of Covalent Bonds
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Define a sigma bond.
💡 Hint: Think about how the orbitals align.
What type of bond is typically stronger, sigma or pi?
💡 Hint: Consider the overlap involved.
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What type of bond is formed by head-on overlapping?
💡 Hint: Think about how the orbitals connect.
True or False: Pi bonds are stronger than sigma bonds.
💡 Hint: Remember the overlap relationship.
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Explain why a double bond consists of one sigma and one pi bond.
💡 Hint: Consider how the bond structures are arranged.
Discuss why sigma bonds are generally stronger than pi bonds in terms of atomic orbital overlap.
💡 Hint: Revisit the overlap types.
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