Draw a Molecular-Orbital Diagram for O₂ and N₂

question 10

Short Answer

Draw a molecular-orbital diagram for O₂ and N₂. Using molecular-orbital theory, explain why the removal of one electron in O₂ strengthens bonding, whereas the removal of one electron in N₂ weakens bonding.

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Definitions:

Consistency

The degree to which a person's behaviors, attitudes, emotions, or values are stable and uniform over time.

Honest Behaviors

Actions that are characterized by truthfulness, integrity, and straightforwardness, devoid of deceit or fraud.

Correlation

The tendency of two variables to change together. If one goes up as the other goes up, the correlation is positive; if one goes up as the other goes down, the correlation is negative.

Weak Situation

Circumstances where social norms and expectations are not clearly defined, allowing for a greater variability in behavior.