sigma and pi Flashcards
1
Q
shape of s orbital?
A
sphere
2
Q
shape of p orbital?
A
dumbell
3
Q
sigma bond
A
covalent bond resulting from the formation of molecular orbitals by the end to end overlap
4
Q
pi bond
A
covalent bond resulting from the formation of a molecular orbital side to side
5
Q
bond angle for sigma bond
A
109.5
6
Q
bond angle for pi bond
A
120
7
Q
arrangement of pi bond
A
planar
8
Q
what shape is sigma bond
A
tetrahedral
9
Q
What is the shape of pi bond
A
trigonal
10
Q
where is the pi bonding?
A
above and below bonding atom
11
Q
where is the sigma bonding?
A
between the bonding atoms
12
Q
which bond has low bond enthalpy and is weak?
A
pi bond
13
Q
where is the electron density in sigma bond?
A
between atoms
14
Q
where is the electron density in the pi bond?
A
above and below
