Hybridization

Question 1

Give a definition for the ground state

Answer 1

When all the e- are in their lowest possible energy level

Question 2

Give a definition for the excited state

Answer 2

When e- move from their ground state to a higher energy level

Question 3

How many bonds can an atom form?

Answer 3

As many unpaired e- it has.

Question 4

Give a definition for hybridization

Answer 4

The mixing of atomic orbitals to form equivalent orbitals

Question 5

Why cant hybrid orbitals form pi bonds?

Answer 5

hybrid orbitals (sp, sp2) form sigma bonds because they maximize linear/on-head overlapping

Question 6

What type of hybridization occurs in a molecule with a region of 4 regions of electron density?

Answer 6

sp3

Question 7

What type of hybridization occurs in a molecule with a region of 3 regions of electron density?

Answer 7

sp2

Question 8

What type of hybridization occurs in a molecule with a region of 2 regions of electron density?

Answer 8

sp

Question 9

What type of hybridization occurs in a molecule with a region of 1 region of electron density?

Answer 9

s