subject

Molecular Orbital Theory

Chemistry ⇒ Chemical Bonding and Structure

Molecular Orbital Theory starts at 11 and continues till grade 12. QuestionsToday has an evolving set of questions to continuously challenge students so that their knowledge grows in Molecular Orbital Theory. How you perform is determined by your score and the time you take. When you play a quiz, your answers are evaluated in concept instead of actual words and definitions used.
See sample questions for grade 12
Calculate the bond order of the NO molecule using molecular orbital theory.
Calculate the number of unpaired electrons in the O2 molecule according to molecular orbital theory.
Describe the difference between bonding and antibonding molecular orbitals.
Describe the difference in the order of molecular orbitals for molecules with atomic number less than 8 and those with atomic number 8 or more.
Describe the main limitation of molecular orbital theory when applied to polyatomic molecules.
Describe the significance of bond order in molecular orbital theory.
Explain why F2 has a lower bond order than O2 according to molecular orbital theory.
Explain why the bond order of H2- is less than that of H2.
Explain why the bond order of O2+ is greater than that of O2.
Explain why the He2 molecule does not exist according to molecular orbital theory.
In the context of molecular orbital theory, what is meant by the term 'degenerate orbitals'?
What is the bond order of O2 molecule according to molecular orbital theory?
What is the total number of electrons that can be accommodated in a single molecular orbital?
Which molecular orbital is higher in energy: σ2p or π2p in O2?