Ch 11 - Theories of Covalent Bonding Flashcards
1
Q
sigma bond
A
end on end overlap
electron density along bond axis
can rotate
2
Q
pi bond
A
side by side overlap of p orbitals
electron density above and below sigma bond axis
restricts rotation
less direct, weaker
3
Q
hybrid orbitals
A
explain the molecular shape of VSEPR based on interactions of atomic orbitals
4
Q
hybridization equation
A
electron groups = # atomic orbitals combined = # hybrid orbitals formed
5
Q
single bond
A
sigma
6
Q
double bond
A
1 sigma, 1 pi
7
Q
triple bond
A
1 sigma, 2 pi
