Structure and Bonding 2

Question 1

Describe the s σg bonding orbital

Answer 1

An oval with positive charge everywhere

Question 2

Describe the s σu* anti bonding orbital

Answer 2

2 triangles, one positive, one negative, with a node in between them

Question 3

Describe the p σg bonding orbital

Answer 3

The 2 atoms are joined by a large oval, each with a smaller, shaded circle sticking out at either end

Question 4

Describe the p σu* anti bonding

Answer 4

The 2 atoms each have a larger and smaller circle sticking out each side, the smaller pointing towards the node between them, with alternate shading

Question 5

Describe the p πu bonding orbital

Answer 5

The 2 atoms are next to each other with an oval above and below, the bottom one shaded

Question 6

Describe the p πg* anti bonding

Answer 6

The 2 atoms are separated by a node, each with 2 circles sticking out at angles from each atom, with alternate shading