Molecular Orbital Theory Basics

The formation of chemical bonds between atoms (correct)

The process of radioactive decay

The behavior of electrons in a magnetic field

The behavior of atoms at low temperatures

atomic weight orbitals

valence orbitals (correct)

polar orbitals

spherical orbitals

They have higher energy than the atomic orbitals from which they are formed (correct)

They are always less stable than the original atomic orbitals

They have no impact on the properties of the molecule

They are formed from non-valence electrons

<p>They decrease the bond energy and destabilize the molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They weaken the chemical bond and can lead to bond dissociation</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They always have lower energy than the atomic orbitals from which they are formed</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>s-p orbitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Their electronic structure and bonding</p> Signup and view all the answers