EXAM 2: 09 Valence Bond Theory Flashcards
1
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What is a sigma bond
A
A bond formed by head-on overlap of orbitals in which the shared electron density is symmetric about the internuclear axis
2
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What is the valence bond theory
A
An approximate theory that describes covalent bonds in terms of the overlap of orbitals occupied by the valence electrons in an atom
3
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What is a hybrid orbital
A
Molecular orbitals that result from the mixing of atomic orbitals from the same atom. The resulting orbitals are centered on the atom from which they originate
4
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What is hybridization
A
The mixing of atomic orbitals to produce a set of an equal number of hybrid orbitals
