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Chapter 2 - Models Of Bonding & Structure

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Chapter 1 - Models Of The Particulate Nature Of Matter

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Chapter 3 - Classification Of Matter

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Chapter 4 - What Drives Chemical Reactions?

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Chapter 5 - How Much, How Fast & How Far?

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Chapter 6 - What Are The Mechanisms Of Chemical Change?

Prologue: Today we&#39;re diving into the spectacular world of bond order (structure 2.2.2). As we delve into the intricacies of how atoms stick together, imagine a molecular dance where atoms, instead of hands, are clasped by bonds of varying strengths!

Bond order is simply the number of electron pairs connecting two atoms. Think of it like the strength of a handshake or a high-five between two buddies. So, in the chemical world, we&#39;ve got:

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	<li>Single bonds (bond order 1) 🖐️ - like a handshake between hydrogen atoms in H2.</li>
	<li>Double bonds (bond order 2) 🖐️🖐️ - like a double high-five between oxygen atoms in O2.</li>
	<li>Triple bonds (bond order 3) 🖐️🖐️🖐️ - like an epic triple fist bump between nitrogen atoms in N2.</li>
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The bond order also relates to how strong the bond is and how close together the atoms are.

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	<li>Single bonds are like the gentle high fives, the weakest and longest.</li>
	<li>Double bonds step it up with more force and bring the atoms closer together.</li>
	<li>Triple bonds are the strongest of all and make the atoms super close buddies, hence they are the shortest.</li>
</ul>

Imagine this like friends in a photo. The more they like each other (higher bond order), the closer they stand (shorter bond length), and the harder it is to separate them (higher bond strength).

What&#39;s the deal with bond strength and length? They can be quantified!

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	<li>Bond enthalpy is like the energy it takes to break up a really tight group of friends (a strong bond). The stronger the bond, the more energy needed, hence larger bond enthalpy.</li>
	<li>Bond length is like measuring the distance between friends in a photo. It&#39;s the average distance between two bonded nuclei.</li>
</ul>

Looking at carbon&ndash;carbon bonds (because carbon is like the universal best friend in chemistry), we can see this pattern play out. The carbon&ndash;carbon triple bond is like the three musketeers, super tight (shortest) and incredibly difficult to separate (strongest).

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Well, that wraps up this part of the molecular bonding adventure! Remember, whether it&#39;s a high five, double high-five, or triple fist bump, atoms stick together in incredible ways. The dance of molecules might be tiny, but it sure is mighty! 🎉

Understanding Bond Order: From Hydrogen to Carbon Bonds

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Chapter 2 - Models Of Bonding & Structure

Understanding Bond Order: From Hydrogen to Carbon Bonds

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