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according to MOT each energy level can be occupied by 2 electrons which must have opposite spins these pairs of electrons considered to occupy molecular orbital. so molecular orbital is formed from the overlap of the atomic orbitals of the atoms making up the bond.
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∙ 9y agoAn atomic orbital involves electrons 'orbiting' a single atom.
A molecular orbital involves electrons that are in a covalent bond and are 'orbiting' two atoms in a molecule.
A molecular orbital is a combination of individual atomic orbitals.
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∙ 12y agoMolecular consists of multiple atomic orbitals
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∙ 11y agoIn molecular orbitals electrons "move" across the whole molecule and in an atomic orbital they move around a single atom.
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∙ 12y agoElectron orbit: A certain, distinct path taken by the electron.
Atomic orbital: A certain area of space the electron may be found in.
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∙ 11y agoboth are same but in molecular orbital mixing of atomic orbital of different atom in hyrid orbital mixing of orbital of same atom
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∙ 8y agoMolecular orbital is related to a molecule; atomic orbital is related to an atom.
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Indicate how bonding is explained in term of molecular orbitals?
When two atoms combine, the overlap of their atomic orbitals produces molecular orbitals. An atomic orbital belongs to a particular atom, whereas a molecular orbital belongs to a molecule as a whole. Much like an atomic orbital, two electrons are required to fill a molecular orbital. A bonding orbital is a molecular orbital occupied by the two electrons of a covalent bond
What is delocalized molecular orbital?
A delocalised molecular orbital is one that extends across more than 2 atomic centres.
Is an antibonding orbital a molecular orbital whose energy is lower than that of the atomic orbital from which it is formed?
Is your teacher Mrs.Frank?
What is a molecular orbital?
A cloud of electrons orbit an atom and its nucleus.
The quantum mechanical model of bonding assumes that atomic orbitals overlap and produce?
molecular orbital
How does a molecular orbital differ from an atomic orbital?
Molecular consists of multiple atomic orbitals
Indicate how bonding is explained in term of molecular orbitals?
When two atoms combine, the overlap of their atomic orbitals produces molecular orbitals. An atomic orbital belongs to a particular atom, whereas a molecular orbital belongs to a molecule as a whole. Much like an atomic orbital, two electrons are required to fill a molecular orbital. A bonding orbital is a molecular orbital occupied by the two electrons of a covalent bond
How are atomic and molecular orbitals related?
"just as an atomic orbital belongs to a particular atom, a molecular orbital belongs to a molecule as a whole" -prentice hall chemistry
What is delocalized molecular orbital?
A delocalised molecular orbital is one that extends across more than 2 atomic centres.
Is an antibonding orbital a molecular orbital whose energy is lower than that of the atomic orbital from which it is formed?
Is your teacher Mrs.Frank?
What is a molecular orbital?
A cloud of electrons orbit an atom and its nucleus.
Is a bonding orbital a molecular orbital whose energy is higher than that of the atomic orbitals from which it is formed?
no, it's a molecular orbit that can be occupied by two electrons of a covalent bond(:
The quantum mechanical model of bonding assumes that atomic orbitals overlap and produce?
molecular orbital
How is a molecular orbital formed?
In molecular orbital theory, MO theory, molecular orbitals are "built" from atomic orbitals. A common approach is to take a linear combination of atomic orbitals (LCAO), specifically symmetry adapted linear combinations (SALC) using group theory. The formation of a bond is essentially down to the overlap of the orbitals, the orbitals being of similar energy and the atomic orbital wave functions having the correct symmetry.
What are the postulates of molecular orbit theory?
Molecular Orbital Theory (MOT):•Basic idea of MOT is that atomic orbitals of individual atoms combine toform molecular orbitals. Electrons in molecule are present in themolecular orbitals which are associated with several nuclei.•The molecular orbital formed by the addition of atomic orbitals is calledthe bonding molecular orbital (s ).•The molecular orbital formed by the subtraction of atomic orbital is calledanti-bonding molecular orbital (s*).•The sigma (s ) molecular orbitals are symmetrical around the bond-axiswhile pi (p ) molecular orbitals are not symmetrical.•Sequence of energy levels of molecular orbitals changes for diatomicmolecules like Li2, Be2, B2, C2, N2 is 1s < *1s < 2s< *2s < ( 2px = 2py)
Difference between bonding and anti bonding molecular orbital?
Bonding molecular orbital Its energy is less than that of parent atomic orbital.It is more stable than the parent atomic orbital.In B.M.O, the probability of finding electrons is maximum.Contribution of B.M.O is maximum towards the shape of molecule.Anti-bondingmolecular orbital Its energy is greater than that of parent atomic orbital.It is less stable than the parent atomic orbital.In A.B.M.O, the probability of finding electrons is minimum.It does not contribute towards the shape of molecule.
What is the difference between bonding and anti bonding molecular orbital?
Electrons in a bonding orbital have lower energy levels than the average energy of a valence electrons in the isolated atoms between which the orbital is formed. Antibonding orbitals do not meet this criterion, so that anitbonding orbitals can be stable only in conjunction with bonding orbitals, whereas bonding orbitals can be formed without any accompanying antibonding orbitals.The molecular orbitals which is formed by the addition of atomic orbitals is called bonding molecular orbitals.The molecular orbitals which is formed by the subtraction of atomic orbitals is called antibonding molecular orbitals.
