Valence Bond Theory Flashcards
1
Q
What is the valence bond theory?
A
Bonds form from two atomic orbitals overlapping
2
Q
What is in-phase overlapping considered?
A
Constructive interference
3
Q
What does inphase overlapping lead to?
A
Higher magnitude
4
Q
What happens in das out-of-phase destructive interference?
A
They cancel eachother out
5
Q
What kind of bonds are all single bonds?
A
Sigma bonds
6
Q
What kind of symmetry do sigma bonds have?
A
Circular symmetry with respect to bond axis
7
Q
What brand of bond is a carbon single bond?
A
One sigma bond
8
Q
What kind of bond is a carbon double bond?
A
A sigma and a pi bond
9
Q
What kind of bond is a carbon triple bond?
A
One sigma bond and two pi bonds
10
Q
Where do pi bonds occur?
A
Above and below bond axis
11
Q
What bond is stronger, a sigma or pi bond?
A
Sigma
