DF 2 - Bonding and Structure Flashcards

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What is the difference between a pi bond and a sigma bond?

A

A sigma bond is caused by the direct overlap of the p-orbitals of carbon atoms, pi bonds are caused by the indirect ‘leaning’ overlap of p-orbitals

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2
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What is a double bond?

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A double bond consists of one pi bond and one sigma bond

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3
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How can you draw a molecule in 3D?

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-A solid line represents a bond in the plane of the paper
-A solid wedge represents a bond coming out of the plane of the paper
-A dashed/dotted wedge represents a bond going into the plane of the paper

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