Chemistry SL
6
Chapters
243
Notes
Chapter 1 - Models Of The Particulate Nature Of Matter
Chapter 2 - Models Of Bonding & Structure
Chapter 3 - Classification Of Matter
Chapter 4 - What Drives Chemical Reactions?
Chapter 5 - How Much, How Fast & How Far?
Chapter 6 - What Are The Mechanisms Of Chemical Change?
Chemistry SL
Chapter 2 - Models Of Bonding & Structure
Unlock The Secrets Of Sigma & Pi Bonds!
354 words
2 mins read
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024
Table of content
🌌 The World of Bonds: Have you ever wondered how two hydrogen atoms become best friends? It’s all about their electrifying dance!
The introduction of mr. sigma (σ) bond
- Think of two hydrogen atoms playing a game of tag. Each has an unpaired electron, in the 1s orbital. And... they're 'It'!🏃♂️
- As they get closer, their 1s orbitals begin to overlap. This is like them giving each other a high-five!🤚
- When this high-five is perfect, a special connection (covalent bond) forms between them.
- Picture an invisible string connecting the hearts (nuclei) of these two atoms. This string is called the bond axis or internuclear axis.
- The 1s orbitals overlap along this magical string to form a sigma bond, which means there's a lot of electron buzz happening along the string!
- Fun Fact: Not just 1s orbitals, sigma bonds can form between different types of orbitals. Kinda like how different dance pairs can create a unique dance routine!
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Chemistry SL
Chapter 2 - Models Of Bonding & Structure
Unlock The Secrets Of Sigma & Pi Bonds!
354 words
2 mins read
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024
Table of content
🌌 The World of Bonds: Have you ever wondered how two hydrogen atoms become best friends? It’s all about their electrifying dance!
The introduction of mr. sigma (σ) bond
- Think of two hydrogen atoms playing a game of tag. Each has an unpaired electron, in the 1s orbital. And... they're 'It'!🏃♂️
- As they get closer, their 1s orbitals begin to overlap. This is like them giving each other a high-five!🤚
- When this high-five is perfect, a special connection (covalent bond) forms between them.
- Picture an invisible string connecting the hearts (nuclei) of these two atoms. This string is called the bond axis or internuclear axis.
- The 1s orbitals overlap along this magical string to form a sigma bond, which means there's a lot of electron buzz happening along the string!
- Fun Fact: Not just 1s orbitals, sigma bonds can form between different types of orbitals. Kinda like how different dance pairs can create a unique dance routine!
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Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of Chemistry SL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 🌟
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