4.9 Hybridisation Flashcards
1
Q
What is hybridisation?
A
The mixing of atomic orbitals (s and p) on a particular atom to produce a new set of orbitals (the same number as originally) that have both s and p character and are better arrange in space for covalent bonding.
2
Q
What is the hybridisation of a particular atom in a molecule determine by?
A
The arrangement of electron domains.
3
Q
What is the hybridisation in a linear shaped molecule with 2 electron domains?
A
sp
4
Q
What is the hybridisation in a trigonal planar shaped molecule with 3 electron domains?
A
sp2
5
Q
What is the hybridisation in a tetrahedral shaped molecule with 3 electron domains?
A
sp3
