4/11 Flashcards
1
Q
what is valence bond theory
A
a bond is a pair of electrons shared in overlapping orbitals between two atoms
2
Q
in regards to the internuclear axis, how does a sigma bond overlap?
A
along the internuclear axis
3
Q
what types of bonds is a triple bond made up of
A
a sigma bond and 2 pi bonds
4
Q
in relation to the internuclear axis, where is the overlap for a pi bond
A
the overlap is above/below the internuclear axis
5
Q
sigma bonds are made up of
A
hybrid orbitals
6
Q
pi bonds are made up of
A
unhybridized orbitals
7
Q
how many pi bonds in sp
A
2
8
Q
how many pi bonds in sp2
A
1
9
Q
how many pi bonds in sp3
A
0
