Orbitals

Question 1

Hybridisation in carbon atoms

Answer 1

the s and p orbitals combine to form an sp shell

Question 2

Sigma bond

Answer 2

single and strongest covalent bond. Caused by an end-on overlap of atomic orbitals

Question 3

Pi bond

Answer 3

Double bond. Caused by side-on overlap of orbitals

Question 4

Alkane hybridisation

Answer 4

sigma bonds, sp3 hybrid orbitals

Question 5

Alkene hybridisation

Answer 5

Sigma and pi bonds. Sp2 hybrid orbitals

Question 6

Alkyne hybridisation

Answer 6

sigma and 2 pi bonds. Sp hybrid orbitals