An Introduction to Hybrid Orbitals (10.2.2)

Question 1

• Hybridization involves mathematically combining orbitals that are suitable for bonding.

Answer 1

• Hybridization involves mathematically combining orbitals that are suitable for bonding.

Question 2

• Hybridization of orbitals accounts for the expected geometries of trigonal planar and linear molecules.

Answer 2

• Hybridization of orbitals accounts for the expected geometries of trigonal planar and linear molecules.

Question 3

• Molecules with expanded octets require hybridization of orbitals s, p, and d.

Answer 3

• Molecules with expanded octets require hybridization of orbitals s, p, and d.

Question 4

• Lone pair electrons can be accounted for with hybrid orbitals.

Answer 4

• Lone pair electrons can be accounted for with hybrid orbitals.