6 Answered Questions for the topic Orbitals

The effect of hyperconjugation on the stability of alkenes with MO theory?

Hyperconjugation stabilizes carbocations and that makes sense because electrons are given to the empty p orbital. But how does it stabilize alkenes? Can molecular orbital theory be used to explain... more

What's the difference between a nucleophile and a base?

Obviously it depends on the context whether you would call a particular species a nucleophile or a base but are the two terms largely synonymous or is there a difference?

If l=0, the only possible value for ml would also be 0, right?

I have a question asking the number of electrons in an atom with the following quantum numbers:   n=2  l=0 ml=+1 ms= -1/2   since l=0 the only possible value for ml would also be 0, wouldn't... more

02/07/18

Orbital Designation?

n=7 l=5 ml=-4 ms=-1/2

12/26/17

AP Chemistry Orbital Diagram of Neutral Oxygen Atom

The link below correlates to the question: http://prntscr.com/hsqjdg   I already filled out the diagram (A) I am just having difficulty answering the question:   (B) Using your diagram above,... more
Orbitals Chemistry

09/20/16

nodes difference between planar and radial nodes

nodes difference between planar and radial nodes and their calculation ??

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