6.0 - Hybridisation Flashcards
1
Q
What is hybridisation?
A
The equalisation of energy levels of 2 sub-orbitals
2
Q
What are the two states known as?
A
Ground state and excited state
3
Q
What happens during hybridisation?
A
Electrons are transferred from one orbital to another orbital within the same sub-shell group allow a central atom to have enough unpaired electrons to form enough bonds with the other atoms
4
Q
When does hybridisation require energy?
A
When electrons within carbon / other atom absorb enough energy to move into the next orbital / sub-orbital
5
Q
What does s, p, d and f mean for orbitals?
A
Simple, principle, diffuse and fundamental
