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What happens to a high energy orbital in a neighboring atom?
Electrons in an ion cannot rearrange to achieve a more stable configuration.
False
What does the rearrangement of electrons in an ion achieve?
A more stable configuration
A high energy orbital may be __________ in a neighboring atom.
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Match the terms with their descriptions:
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Which type of hybridization is demonstrated by the monomeric covalent compounds of boron and aluminum?
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All unsaturated compounds of carbon exhibit sp3 hybridization.
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Which state do the Group IVA elements possess when in a tetravalent state?
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Boron and aluminum are part of Group ______.
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Match the following elements with their respective hybridization states:
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Study Notes
Orbital Energy Levels
- A high-energy orbital in an atom can be lower in energy in a neighboring atom because of the potential for a more stable configuration.
- This can occur when a neighboring atom’s orbital is completely filled, causing an adjustment in energy levels.
- Electron arrangement can be rearranged in an ion to achieve a more stable configuration.
sp2 Hybridization
- Group III elements like boron and aluminum have covalent compounds that demonstrate sp2 hybridization.
- Unsaturated "ethylenic" compounds (containing a double bond) of carbon also show sp2 hybridization.
sp3 Hybridization
- Group IVA elements (like carbon) exhibit a tetravalent state, meaning they possess four bonds.
- This is made possible by the presence of sp3 orbitals for bonding.
- Other elements like oxygen, nitrogen, fluorine and chlorine can also have sp3 hybridization, with nonbonding electrons located on the other electron-negative atoms in neighboring molecules.
Hydrogen Bonding
- Hydrogen bonds form when a hydrogen atom is bonded to a highly electronegative atom, such as oxygen , nitrogen, or fluorine.
- Hydrogen bonding is responsible for many physical and chemical properties of water, including its relatively high boiling point.
Van der Waals Forces
- Van der Waals interactions are attractive forces present between nonpolar molecules.
- Examples of these interactions include associations between aromatic hydrocarbon molecules, like benzene.
Covalent Bonding
- Covalent molecules can exhibit localized or delocalized bonding.
- Localized covalent bonds are less complex, such as in molecules like HCl, CO2, NO2, and benzene.
- These molecules can be represented by canonical structures, which depict the electronic arrangement within the molecule.
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This quiz explores the concepts of orbital energy levels and hybridization in chemistry. It covers high-energy orbitals, sp2 and sp3 hybridization, and their implications in covalent bonding and stability. Test your understanding of these fundamental topics in atomic structure and bonding.
