Lecture 19: Molecular Orbital Theory Flashcards
1
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orbitals in MO Theory
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new orbitals are formed
2
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bonds in MO Theory
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when theres more bonding e than antibonding e
3
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how do electrons behave in MO
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that are shared among molecules
4
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strengths of MO
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describes all properties
5
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weakness of MO
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-more difficult without computer
-unique for each molecule
6
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decreased electron density between nuclei
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anti-bonding orbital
7
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increased electron density between the nuclei
A
bonding orbital
8
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LUMO
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lowest unoccupied molecular orbital
9
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HOMO
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highest occupied molecular orbital
10
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when a photon is absorbed…
A
e jump from HOMO to LUMO
11
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node horizontal
A
pi bond
12
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node vertical
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anti-bonding
