When the atomic orbitals of atoms combine on molecular formation
to give individual chemical bonds.
Single BondDouble Bond
Hybridization
The idea that two or more electron orbitals in an atom could
combine to form new orbitals that had a different shape
VSEPR Model
(Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Model)
a model in chemistry used to predict the shape of individual
molecules based upon the extent of electron-pair electrostatic
repulsion
VSEPR Cont.
VSEPR theory is usually compared and contrasted with the valence
bond theory, which addresses molecular shape through orbitals that
are energetically accessible for bonding.
