VB Theory Flashcards
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Valence Bond Theory
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How covalent bonds form
Used to show how orbitals form, subsequent molecular geometry
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orbital overlap
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the sharing of space between the valence orbitals of two atoms
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Hybrid orbitals
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the mixture of atomic orbitals to form new orbitals bearing properties of the mixed orbitals
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Hybridization
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the mathematical operation which is used to explain the mixing of atomic orbitals to form hybrid orbitals
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sigma bond (σ)
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a single bond formed by an overlap region in the center of two nuclei; forms a cylindrical overlap; forms from s, p, or hybrid orbitals
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pi bond (π)
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a multiple bond (double or triple) formed after a sigma bond has already formed, and forming from the sideways overlap of two p orbitals
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