Hybridization – mixing of two or more atomic orbitals to form a new set of hybrid orbitals. Mix at least 2 nonequivalent atomic orbitals (e.g. s and p). Hybrid orbitals…

Chapter 9 Covalent Bonding: Orbitals Schroedinger An atomic orbital is the energy state of an electron bound to an atomic nucleus Energy state changes when it is bonded to…

Chpt 9 - MO Theory Localized e- model and hybrid orbitals sigma () and pi () bonds HW: Chpt 9 - pg. 430-437, #s 11, 12, 16, 29all, 32, 37, Due Mon Nov. 29 Covalent…

Valence Bond Theory How do bonds form? The valence bond model or atomic orbital model was developed by Linus Pauling in order to explain how atoms come together and form…

Chapter 9 Covalent Bonding: Orbitals Hybridization The mixing of atomic orbitals to form special orbitals for bonding. The atoms are responding as needed to give the minimum…

Chapter 9 Covalent Bonding: Orbitals Hybridization The mixing of atomic orbitals to form special orbitals for bonding. The atoms are responding as needed to give the minimum…