General Chemistry

Molecular Orbitals for Heteronuclear Diatomic Molecules

Molecular Orbitals for Heteronuclear Diatomic Molecules – In the previous subject, we talk about but electronic structures and bonding properties of some of The homonuclear diatomic molecules. but in this subject, we will talk about Molecular Orbitals for Heteronuclear Diatomic Molecules (MO Theory) – When two different atoms are bonded …

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Molecular Orbitals for Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules

Molecular Orbitals for Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules – In the previous subject, we talk about but electronic structures and bonding properties of some of The Heteronuclear Diatomic Molecules. but in this subject, we will talk about Molecular Orbitals for Homonuclear Diatomic Molecules (MO Theory) – After having discussed the basic principles …

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MCQ on Chemical Bonding – Orbital Theory

MCQ on Chemical Bonding – Orbital Theory – In this subject, you will find 46 questions and answers MCQ on Chemical Bonding – Orbital Theory 1. When a chemical bond between two atoms is formed, the potential energy of the system_______ (a) decreases (b) increases (c) remains the same (d) …

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Molecular Orbital Theory

Molecular Orbital Theory – The molecular orbital theory proposed by Hund and Mulliken in 1932 explains the formation of a covalent bond in a better way.  – According to molecular orbital theory all atomic orbitals of the atoms participating in molecule formation get disturbed when the concerned nuclei approach nearer. …

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Electronegativity and Electron Affinity

Electronegativity and Electron Affinity

– In this subject, we will discuss the difference Between Electronegativity and Electron Affinity Electron Affinity  – A neutral atom can accept an electron to form a negative ion. In this process, in general, energy is released. – The electron affinity (EA) of an element is the amount of energy released …

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Electron Configuration Of Elements

– In this subject, we will discuss the rules of Electron Configuration Of Elements  Electron Configuration Of Elements – We have seen before that to define completely the state of an atom it is obligatory to refer to all the four quantum numbers (n, l, m, and s) of every …

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Distribution of Electrons in Orbitals

– In this subject, we will discuss the Distribution of Electrons in Orbitals according to Hund’s Rule. Energy Distribution and Orbitals – In our earlier discussion, we have seen that the energy of an electron is determined by the first two quantum numbers (n) and (l), while the other two …

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Pauli Exclusion Principle

– The Pauli exclusion principle is of immense value in telling the maximum number of electrons accommodated in any shell. Quantum Numbers and the Energy of an Orbital – The nature of an electron, its position, and energy, is fully implied only by mentioning the values of four quantum numbers ascribed …

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Schrödinger Wave Equation

Schrödinger Wave Equation

Schrödinger Wave Equation – In order to provide sense and meaning to the probability approach, Schrödinger derived an equation known after his name as the Schrödinger Wave Equation.  – Calculation of the probability of finding the electron at various points in an atom was the main problem before Schrödinger.  – …

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Heisenberg’s uncertainty Principle

– Heisenberg’s uncertainty Principle: As it is impossible to know the position and the velocity of any one electron on account of its small size, the best we can do is to speak of the probability or relative chance of finding an electron with a probable velocity. Heisenberg’s Uncertainty Principle …

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MCQ: Structure of atom – Classical Mechanics

1. In the spectrum of hydrogen atom, the series which falls in ultraviolet region is_______ (a) Lyman series (b) Balmer series (c) Paschen series (d) Brackett series Answer. (a) 2. The e/m value for the particles constituting cathode rays is the same regardless of_______ (a) the gas present in cathode …

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Zeeman Effect

Zeeman Effect – In 1896 Zeeman discovered that spectral lines are split up into components when the source emitting lines is placed in a strong magnetic field. It is called the Zeeman effect after the name of the discoverer. – The apparatus used to observe the Zeeman effect is shown …

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Bohr Model of atom – Bohr Theory

– Bohr theory was based on Planck’s quantum theory and was built on some postulates. – Rutherford’s nuclear model simply stated that atom had a nucleus and the negative electrons were present outside the nucleus. – It did not say anything as to how and where those electrons were arranged. …

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Photoelectric Effect and Compton Effect

– In this subject, we will discuss the Photoelectric Effect and Compton Effect Photoelectric Effect – When a beam of light of sufficiently high frequency is allowed to strike a metal surface in a vacuum, electrons are ejected from the metal surface. – This phenomenon is known as the Photoelectric …

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Atomic Spectrum of Hydrogen

– In this subject, we will discuss the atomic Spectrum of Hydrogen Atomic Spectrum – When an element in the vapour or the gaseous state is heated in a flame or a discharge tube, the atoms are excited (energised) and emit light radiations of a characteristic colour. – The colour …

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