Molecular Theory Flashcards
1
Q
What does molecular theory describe?
A
The energy of electrons
2
Q
What are atomic orbitals?
A
They are mathematically combined to give new orbitals called molecular orbitals
3
Q
What does the in phase overlap lead to?
A
A bonding orbital
4
Q
What does the out-of-phase overlap lead to?
A
An anti bonding orbital.
5
Q
What does most reactivity occur using?
A
Frontier orbitals
6
Q
What is the homo?
A
Highest occupied molecular orbital
7
Q
What is the lumo?
A
Lowest unoccupied molecular orbital
