3.5.3 - Molecular Orbital (MO) Theory (Simple Cases)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What are the two types of molecular orbitals formed when atomic orbitals combine?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about which orbital stabilizes the molecule.

Question 2

Easy

What is a bond order of 0 indicative of?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider what happens when the number of electrons cancels out.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What do bonding molecular orbitals do?

  • Destabilize the molecule
  • Stabilize the molecule
  • Have no effect on stability

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how bonding orbitals interact with atomic orbitals.

Question 2

True or False: All electrons in a diamagnetic substance are unpaired.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the arrangement of electrons in terms of pairing.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Predict the magnetic properties of Nβ‚‚ based on its molecular orbital configuration.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Draw the orbital diagram to see which electrons are paired.

Question 2

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.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Use the bond order formula, then think about what this means for molecular stability.

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