Overview
Hybridization is a fundamental concept in chemistry that explains how atomic orbitals mix to form new hybrid orbitals, which are crucial for understanding molecular bonding and geometry. By combining different types of orbitals, such as s and p, hybridization allows for the prediction of molecular s...
Key Terms
Example: In methane (CH4), carbon undergoes sp3 hybridization.
Example: s, p, d, and f are types of orbitals.
Example: Acetylene (C2H2) has sp hybridization.
Example: Ethylene (C2H4) exhibits sp2 hybridization.
Example: Methane (CH4) has sp3 hybridization.
Example: Water (H2O) has a bent molecular geometry.
Related Topics
Molecular Geometry
Study of the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in molecules and how it affects their properties.
intermediateChemical Bonding
Exploration of how atoms bond together to form molecules, including ionic and covalent bonds.
intermediateValence Bond Theory
A theory that explains how atomic orbitals overlap to form bonds, closely related to hybridization.
advancedKey Concepts
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