3.5.3 - Molecular Orbital (MO) Theory (Simple Cases)
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What are the two types of molecular orbitals formed when atomic orbitals combine?
💡 Hint: Think about which orbital stabilizes the molecule.
What is a bond order of 0 indicative of?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when the number of electrons cancels out.
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What do bonding molecular orbitals do?
💡 Hint: Think about how bonding orbitals interact with atomic orbitals.
True or False: All electrons in a diamagnetic substance are unpaired.
💡 Hint: Consider the arrangement of electrons in terms of pairing.
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Predict the magnetic properties of N₂ based on its molecular orbital configuration.
💡 Hint: Draw the orbital diagram to see which electrons are paired.
Given an unknown diatomic molecule with 10 bonding and 2 antibonding electrons, determine the bond order and its implications for the stability of the bond.
💡 Hint: Use the bond order formula, then think about what this means for molecular stability.
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