Chemistry Hybridization Worksheet - North Hunterdon High School printable pdf download

Chemistry Hybridization Worksheet - North Hunterdon High School

Worksheet 16 - Hybridization

When atoms bond to form molecules, they use molecular orbitals. These are

formed through the hybridization of the atomic orbitals that we have already

discussed, s, p, and d orbitals.

The hybridized molecular orbitals have different shapes and energy levels

than the atomic orbitals. The number of molecular orbitals created by

hybridization depends on the number of atomic orbitals that are mixed to form

them.

In forming sp

hybridized orbitals, four atomic orbitals are mixed, one s and three

p. The energy diagram for this process is shown below. The hybridized orbitals

are higher in energy than the s orbital, but lower in energy than the p orbitals,

following Hund's rule.

energy

hybridization

atomic orbitals

hybridized orbitals

Carbon has 4 valence electrons. Add these electrons to the atomic and

molecular orbitals. This hybridization gives tetrahedral geometry.

With this hybridization, C will form four equivalent σ bonds.

Draw a similar energy diagram for sp

hybridized oxygen.

How many σ bonds will be formed?

How are the other sp

orbitals used?

Do the same for sp

hybridized nitrogen.

Chemistry Hybridization Worksheet - North Hunterdon High School