Questions tagged 'Molecular Orbitals'
2 questions
How do I determine the bond order of Mg2?
How do I determine the bond order of Mg2? The question indicates the following molecular orbital configuration: (σ3s), (σ3s), (π3p), (π3p), and (σ3p). In other words, the bonding pattern is similar t...
how many electrons does it take to fill a σ*2p mo?
I am feeling quite confused about the concept of filling the σ*2p molecular orbital. Could someone please help me understand how many electrons are required to fill this orbital and provide some clari...