Hybridization Flashcards
1
Q
How many sigma and pi bonds does a single bond have?
A
One sigma bond, no pi bonds
2
Q
How many sigma and pi bonds does a double bond have?
A
One sigma bond and one pi bond
3
Q
How many sigma and pi bonds does a triple bond have?
A
One sigma bond and 2 pi bonds
4
Q
Electronegativity trends
A
Larger the atom, lower ability to attract electrons and vice versa
General Trend:
Decreases from top to bottom and increases from left to right
5
Q
Five Basic Hybridization Orbitals
A
Linear - sp Trigonal Planar- sp2 Tetrahedral - sp3 Trigonal Bipyramidal - sp3d Octahedral - sp3d2
