relative energies of atomic orbitals

Single electron atoms - The relative energies of various orbitals of single electrons depend on the value of the principal quantum number 'n' and is independent of the value of 'l'. This can be shown by an arrangement known as energy level diagram. ..

In the case of bonding molecular orbital, the attraction of both the nuclei for both the electrons is increased. This results in lowering of energy. In the case of antibonding molecular orbital, the electrons try to go away from the nuclei and this corresponds to repul..

An atomic orbital is the space around the nucleus in which the probability of finding the electron is maximum. These most probable regions can be diagrammatically represented by cloud density (dot) diagrams. The density of dots (or lack of them) in any region of the cloud diagra..

The relative energies of molecular orbitals depend upon the following two factors: (i) the energies of the atomic orbitals combining to form molecular orbitals. (ii) the extent of overlapping between the atomic orb..

In the case of bonding molecular orbital, the attraction of both the nuclei for both the electrons is increased. This results in lowering of energy. In the case of antibonding molecular orbital, the electrons try to go away from the nuclei and this corresponds to..

Conditions for the Combination of Atomic Orbitals - Molecular orbitals are formed by the combination of atomic orbitals. But all types of orbitals cannot combine with each other. The following are the main conditions for effective combinat..

The unit in which atomic and nuclear masses are measured is called atomic mass unit (a.m.u..

Atomic Orbitals - Electrons cannot exist at a particular point or in a well-defined orbit (path), according to the above new approach called wave mechanics. This led to the concept of 'most probable regions'. We talk about 'certain regions in space around the nucleus c..

Electrons cannot exist at a particular point or in a well-defined orbit (path), according to the above new approach called wave mechanics. This led to the concept of 'most probable regions'. We talk about 'certain regions in space around the nucleus called atomic orbi..

Relative Energies of Bonding and Antibonding Molecular Orbitals - In the case of bonding molecular orbital, the attraction of both the nuclei for both the electrons is increased. This results in lowering of energy. In the case of antibonding molecul..