0
When carbon atom undergoes sp hybridization there will be two unchanged p orbitals (Px and Py considering z-axis as molecular axis) and two sp orbitals(hybridized orbitals).
Mechanism of sp hybridization: The ground state carbon atom has 2 es in the 2s orbital and 2 es in the 2p orbital.On excitation the one of the 2s electron is transferred to an empty 2p orbital( say 2pz).Then the half filled 2s orbital and 2pz orbital undergo hybridization yo form to two equivalent sp orbitals(on the molecular axis).
The will be a maximum of 3 bonds that 2 carbon atoms can make: It can be explained by the sp hybridization.When two sp hybridized carbon atoms combine through the z-axis as molecular axis then the unchanged p orbitals undergo lateral overlap forming 2 pi orbitals and one sp orbitals of each carbon atom overlap horizontally forming a sigma orbital.But the other sp orbital of carbon atom cannot overlap since the sp orbitals lie in the same molecular axis.This prevents the formation of the fourth bond.
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoIt is not stable by nature. It is also not a diatomic molecule.
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What is the difference between metals and ionic bonds?
Ionic bond is the bond between anion and cation whereas metallic bond is the come between the molecules of the metal atom
How is energy involved in breaking bonds molecule?
energy cant be made nor created it would depend on what type of energy
In an ionic compound the attractions between cations and hold the compounds toughter?
Why cant you just answer his question? The answer to the worksheet you are doing is covalent bonds
Why cant you crush tin ore and get the tin out?
Because you need heat Because the Tin Ore contains Tin oxide which is a mixture of 2 oxygen (O²) atoms and 1 tin atom (Sn), making the formula for tin ore SnO². Because the atoms are joined making a compound you cant seperate them just by crushing because it will just crush both atoms not just the tin. So you need another atom to come and take the oxygen. Which if you use charcoal (which contains carbon) and smelter you get Tin and carbon dioxide instead of having tin ore and charcoal! (Basically you cant physically seperate them like that because they are joined!)
What is the benefit of a catalytic converter changing carbon monoxide into carbon dioxide?
carbon dioxide can be reused and carbon monoxide cant.
Why cant carbon form more than a total of 4 bonds?
Because forming more than four bonds would give the atom more than 8 valence electrons
What is the difference between metals and ionic bonds?
Ionic bond is the bond between anion and cation whereas metallic bond is the come between the molecules of the metal atom
All organic molecules contain carbon atoms that ultimatly can be traced back in the food chain to?
haha is this alex? i cant get this one either
Why cant carbon dioxide be on the periodic table?
Because carbon dioxide is not an element and is a compound
How is energy involved in breaking bonds molecule?
energy cant be made nor created it would depend on what type of energy
What is the differences between a carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide?
Carbon dioxide is made up of 1 carbon atom and 2 oxygen atoms. Carbon monoxide is made up of 1 carbon atom and 1 oxygen atom. Carbon monoxide is flammable whereas carbon dioxide is used to extinguish fires.
In an ionic compound the attractions between cations and hold the compounds toughter?
Why cant you just answer his question? The answer to the worksheet you are doing is covalent bonds
What is the difference in a property and in a change?
the difference in a chemical property and a chemical change is that the chemical property is an elements ability to change or do something, a chemical change is when an object does change and you cant get it back. the difference between chemical property and chemical change is that chemical property is any of a materials properties that becomes evident during a chemical reaction while chemical change is when an object change and its bonds are broken and new bonds are formed between different atoms.
What type of bonds cant be sold on the secondary market?
Bonds are traded between investors in the secondary market. However, unlike stocks, most bonds are not traded in the secondary market via exchanges. In the secondary market transactions, the bond does not have to be traded for its original issue price.
Why cant atoms be divided?
they are really small
Can carbon be hammered into shapes?
No carbon is a non-malleable solid.
Why cant you crush tin ore and get the tin out?
Because you need heat Because the Tin Ore contains Tin oxide which is a mixture of 2 oxygen (O²) atoms and 1 tin atom (Sn), making the formula for tin ore SnO². Because the atoms are joined making a compound you cant seperate them just by crushing because it will just crush both atoms not just the tin. So you need another atom to come and take the oxygen. Which if you use charcoal (which contains carbon) and smelter you get Tin and carbon dioxide instead of having tin ore and charcoal! (Basically you cant physically seperate them like that because they are joined!)
