Ch08 Resources

Ch 08

OpenStax Chemistry Chapter 8: Advanced Theories of Covalent Bonding


8.1 Valence Bond Theory

  • Describe the formation of covalent bonds in terms of atomic orbital overlap [C]

  • Define and give examples of σ and π bonds [A]


8.2 Hybrid Atomic Orbitals

  • Explain the concept of atomic orbital hybridization [C]

  • Determine the hybrid orbitals associated with various molecular geometries [U]


RESOURCES: Hybridization and Molecular Orbitals

8.3 Multiple Bonds

  • Describe multiple covalent bonding in terms of atomic orbital overlap [C]

  • Relate the concept of resonance to π-bonding and electron delocalization [C]


8.4 Molecular Orbital Theory

  • Outline the basic quantum-mechanical approach to deriving molecular orbitals from atomic orbitals [C]

  • Describe traits of bonding and antibonding molecular orbitals [C]

  • Calculate bond orders based on molecular electron configurations [U]

  • Write molecular electron configurations for first- and second-row diatomic molecules [A]

  • Relate these electron configurations to the molecules’ stabilities and magnetic properties [U]