Molecular Hybridization Flashcards
What is molecular hybridization?
Molecular hybridization is the concept of mixing atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals that can form covalent bonds.
True or False: Hybrid orbitals are the same as atomic orbitals.
False
What are the common types of hybridization?
The common types of hybridization are sp, sp2, and sp3.
Fill in the blank: In sp hybridization, ___ atomic orbitals combine to form two equivalent sp hybrid orbitals.
two
What geometry is associated with sp3 hybridization?
Tetrahedral geometry
Which hybridization corresponds to a trigonal planar geometry?
sp2 hybridization
Multiple Choice: How many hybrid orbitals are formed in sp2 hybridization? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4
C) 3
True or False: Hybridization can help explain the bonding properties of molecules.
True
What type of bond is formed by the overlap of hybrid orbitals?
Sigma bonds
Fill in the blank: The presence of ___ indicates the need for hybridization.
multiple bonds
HISS = hybridization is SINGLE and SIGMA
What is the main purpose of hybridization in molecular chemistry?
To explain the geometry and bonding properties of molecules.
True or False: Hybridization can occur in both organic and inorganic compounds.
True
In which hybridization does one s orbital and one p orbital combine?
sp hybridization
What is the bond angle in an sp hybridized molecule?
180 degrees
Fill in the blank: The hybridization of the carbon atom in methane (CH4) is ___
sp3
What is the effect of hybridization on the physical properties of molecules?
It influences molecular shape, bond angles, and reactivity.
Multiple Choice: Which hybridization involves one s orbital and two p orbitals? A) sp B) sp2 C) sp3 D) sp3d
B) sp2
True or False: The concept of hybridization applies only to carbon-containing compounds.
False
What is the hybridization of the nitrogen atom in ammonia (NH3)?
sp3
Fill in the blank: In sp3 hybridization, the bond angles are approximately ___ degrees.
109.5
What happens to the energy of the orbitals during hybridization?
The energy levels of the orbitals become equal.
Multiple Choice: Which hybridization is characterized by a linear geometry? A) sp B) sp2 C) sp3 D) dsp3
A) sp
What is the hybridization of the central atom in carbon dioxide (CO2)?
sp
True or False: Hybridization can be used to predict molecular polarity.
True
