Module 5: Chapter 5: Advanced Theories of Bonding Discussion
This discussion aligns with the following Module 5: Chapter 5: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry objectives:
- Describe the formation of covalent bonds in terms of atomic orbital overlap (CLO1)
- Define and give examples of σ and π bonds (CLO1)
Hybrid Atomic Orbitals (5.2)
- Explain the concept of atomic orbital hybridization (CLO1)
Multiple Bonds (5.3)
- Describe multiple covalent bonding in terms of atomic orbital overlap (CLO1)
Molecular Orbital Theory (5.4)
- Outline the basic quantum-mechanical approach to deriving molecular orbitals from atomic orbitals (CLO1)
- Describe traits of bonding and antibonding molecular orbitals (CLO1)
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This discussion is worth a maximum of 10 points. The rubric for the discussion is in the Syllabus
Please post your answers and replies to the discussion questions below
Valence Bond Theory (5.1)
- Discuss how atomic orbital overlap relates to forming covalent bonds.
- Define and give examples of σ and π bonds
Hybrid Atomic Orbitals (5.2)
- Discuss the concept of atomic orbital hybridization
Multiple Bonds (5.3)
- Discuss how atomic orbital overlap relates to forming covalent bonds
- Give some examples of covalent bonds found in everyday substances.
Molecular Orbital Theory (5.4)
- Explain the steps involved in using quantum mechanics to derive molecular orbitals from atomic orbitals
- What are the traits of bonding and antibonding molecular orbitals?