Molecular Orbital Theory

Question 1

Molecular orbital theory

Answer 1

Description of molecules and their quantum mechanical model

Describes the bonds

Question 2

LCAO method

Answer 2

Assumes that the orbitals are wave functions

Question 3

Constructive interference

Answer 3

Electrons of over atoms see the nucleus of the other

Crete lower energy molecules

Question 4

Destructive interference

Answer 4

Electrons of one atoms see the electrons of another

Erase higher energy molecules (less stable)

Question 5

Bonding molecular orbital

Answer 5

Lower in energy than original atoms
Electrons in this orbital will favor cording
Come from constructive interference

Question 6

Antibonding

Answer 6

Higher energy than originals atoms
Will favor separated atoms, breaking molecules
Made from destructive interference

Question 7

Bond order

Answer 7

Determines the strength of the bonds, allows us to determine if a bond is stable or not

Question 8

Formula for bond order

Answer 8

(#e bonding -#e antibonding)/2

Question 9

Positive bond order

Answer 9

Molecule will form

Question 10

Negative or zero one order

Answer 10

Molecule will not form