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Which concept is introduced to explain the equivalent character of bonds formed by overlapping?
What is the number of hybridized orbitals equal to?
What is the energy and shape of hybrid orbitals?
What is the purpose of the preferred directions of hybrid orbitals in space?
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Which type of orbital forms a more stable bond than the pure atom orbital?
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Study Notes
Hybridization
- The concept of hybridization is introduced to explain the equivalent character of bonds formed by overlapping.
- The number of hybridized orbitals is equal to the number of pure atomic orbitals that are mixed.
- Hybrid orbitals have lower energy and a more symmetrical shape than pure atomic orbitals.
- The preferred directions of hybrid orbitals in space allow for the formation of stronger bonds by maximizing overlap with other orbitals.
- Hybrid orbitals form a more stable bond than the pure atom orbital because they have a more suitable shape and orientation for bonding.
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Description
This quiz tests your understanding of hybridization, a concept that explains the equivalent character of bonds formed by overlapping. Learn how p orbitals with slightly different energies combine to produce a new set of hybrid orbitals.
