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Maybe, we could take one of the two electrons in the 2s subenergy level and promote it to the unfilled p orbital. If we can do that, we would have 4 orbtials (one s and 3 p) that have one electrons in them. Great, now 4 hydrogens can bond with the carbon (one hydrogen for each of the orbitals in carbon that have one electron in it).<i>RE HAPPY SINCE WE HAVE 4 BONDS IN CARBON LIKE OUR LEWIS DOT STRUCTURE EXPECTED, RIGHT? |
Maybe, we could take one of the two electrons in the 2s subenergy level and promote it to the unfilled p orbital. If we can do that, we would have 4 orbtials (one s and 3 p) that have one electrons in them. Great, now 4 hydrogens can bond with the carbon (one hydrogen for each of the orbitals in carbon that have one electron in it).WE ARE NOW HAPPY SINCE WE HAVE 4 BONDS IN CARBON LIKE OUR LEWIS DOT STRUCTURE EXPECTED, RIGHT? |
Yes, but we still have a problem. The LDS has four identical bonds. We also have 4 bonds, but are they idnetical? Look at them. Are there any difference? YES |
Yes, but we still have a problem. The LDS has four identical bonds. We also have 4 bonds, but are they identical? Look at them. Are there any difference? YES |
When you atoms come together to share electrons, there are hybridized orbitals or bonding orbitals. They are total different than atomic orbitals. |
When two atoms come together to share electrons, there are hybridized orbitals or bonding orbitals. They are totally different than atomic orbitals. |
Without getting into the specifics of the theory, you can use the following procedures to determine the type of <b>hybridized orbital an atom has when it bonds. |
Without getting into the specifics of the theory, you can use the following procedures to determine the type of hybridized orbital an atom has when it bonds. |
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Carbon has what electron configuration?(Write it down below) |