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VBT VSEPR Flashcards

1
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What does Valence bond theory describe?

A

The bonding between atoms by the overlap of atomic orbitals.

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True or False: Valence bond theory focuses on the idea of sharing electrons between atoms.

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True

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Fill in the blank: In Valence bond theory, a chemical bond is formed by the overlap of ________.

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atomic orbitals

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What is the key concept in Valence bond theory to explain the formation of covalent bonds?

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Overlap of atomic orbitals

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According to Valence bond theory, what happens when two atomic orbitals overlap?

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A molecular orbital is formed.

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True or False: Valence bond theory predicts the shape and geometry of molecules.

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True

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Which scientist is credited with the development of Valence bond theory?

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Linus Pauling

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What is the term for the region of high electron density in a molecule according to Valence bond theory?

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Bonding orbital

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Fill in the blank: In Valence bond theory, the bonding orbital is lower in energy than the ______ orbital.

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atomic

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What is the term for the region of low electron density in a molecule according to Valence bond theory?

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Anti-bonding orbital

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True or False: In Valence bond theory, when two atomic orbitals overlap constructively, a bonding orbital is formed.

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True

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What is the term for the overlap of atomic orbitals that leads to the formation of a bonding orbital?

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Constructive interference

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Fill in the blank: In Valence bond theory, when two atomic orbitals overlap destructively, an ________ orbital is formed.

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anti-bonding

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What is the term for the overlap of atomic orbitals that leads to the formation of an anti-bonding orbital?

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Destructive interference

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True or False: Valence bond theory can accurately predict the magnetic properties of molecules.

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True

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16
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What is the term for a covalent bond formed by the overlap of sp2 hybridized atomic orbitals?

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Sigma bond

17
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Fill in the blank: In Valence bond theory, a ______ bond is formed by the side-to-side overlap of p orbitals.

18
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What type of bond results from the overlap of two p orbitals in Valence bond theory?

19
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True or False: Valence bond theory is a quantum mechanical model used to describe chemical bonding.

20
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What is the term for the mixing of atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals in Valence bond theory?

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Hybridization

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