Valence Bond Theory Flashcards
1
Q
What is a node and what causes it?
A
A plane where no electron density is located
Caused by destructive interference
2
Q
What does in-phase combination lead to?
A
Constructive interference (amplify)
3
Q
What does out-of-phase combination lead to?
A
Destructive interference (decrease)
4
Q
What hybridization occurs with two electron domains?
A
sp (linear)
5
Q
What hybridization occurs with three electron domains?
A
sp2 (trigonal planar)
6
Q
What hybridization occurs with four electron domains?
A
sp3 (tetrahedral)
7
Q
A double bond consists of…
A
One sigma bond and one pi bond
8
Q
A triple bond consists of…
A
One sigma bond and two pi bonds (x and y)
