Chapter 3 Flashcards
quantum numbers
describe size, shape, orientation, and number of atomic orbitals in an element
principal quantum number
n, describes the energy level (shell) in which an electron resides and indicates the distance from the nucleus to the electron
range from 1 to infinity
azimuthal quantum number
l, determines the sub shell in which an electron resides. Ranges from 0 to n-1.
shown with letters. 0=s, 1=p, 3=d, 3=f
magnetic quantum number
ml, determines the orbital in which an electron resides. Ranges from -l to l
S is sphere, p is dumbbell with x,y,z
spin quantum number
ms, describes the spin of an electron as +/- 1/2
bonding orbitals
head to head or tail to tail overlap of atomic orbitals of the same sign. Are energetically favorable
antibonding orbitals
head to head or tail to tail overlap of atomic orbitals with opposite sign. Are energetically not favorable
Sigma bonds
single bonds, 2 electrons
Double bonds
one pi and one sigma bond
pi bonds
sharing of electrons between two unhybridized p orbitals that align side by side
triple bond
has one sigma bond and two pi bonds
How do single bonds compare to triple?
multiple bonds are shorter and stronger than single bonds
An individual single bond is stronger than an individual triple bond
sp3 hybridization
tetrahedral with 109.5 angles
carbons will all single bonds
25% S and 75% P character
sp2 hybridization
trigonal planar with 120 angles
Carbons with one double bond
sp hybridization
linear with 180 angles
Carbons with a trips bond or two double bonds