Title: WebStraw: Chemistry Review Anki Deck / Chemical Bonding / 5. Quantum Mechanics and Bonding: Hybridization

Q: Valence Bond Theory:
Theory states [...] to form a new orbital with a pair of opposite-spin electrons.
A: atomic orbitals overlap

Q: Hybrid Orbital:
An orbital that forms from the combination of [...]
A: at least 2 different orbitals.

Q: Hybridization:
The process of [...] from combination of at least [...] different orbitals.
A: forming hybrid orbital; 2

Q: Sigma bonds (σ bonds)
A bond that is formed when the [...] ; the strongest type of covalent chemical bond.
A: lobes of 2 orbitals directly overlap end to end

Q: Pi bonds (π bonds)
Pi bonds are formed by the [...] along a direction perpendicular to the internuclear axis.
A: sidewise positive (same phase) overlap of 2 atomic orbitals

Q: Pi bonds explain how multiple bonds form:
In a multiple bond, orbitals that are [...], which results in the formation of [...].
A: parallel to each other overlap; pi (π) bonds
Back Extra: eg.
- DiGiuseppe, M., Haberer, S., Salciccioli, K., Sanader, M., & Vavitsas, A.  (2012).  Nelson Chemistry 12 University preparation.  Toronto, ON: Nelson Education Ltd.