Calculating Bond Order from a Molecular Orbital Diagram

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The discussion revolves around how to calculate bond order from a molecular orbital diagram. Participants explore the concept of bond order and seek clarification on its determination, particularly in the context of a provided molecular orbital diagram.

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  • Conceptual clarification
  • Homework-related
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  • One participant asks for a general explanation of how to find bond order from a molecular orbital diagram, referencing a specific example.
  • Another participant questions the initial poster's understanding of bond order and suggests that they should show their work to receive help.
  • The initial poster clarifies that they are not seeking help with an assignment but rather a general understanding of the concept.
  • A subsequent reply reiterates the need for the initial poster to consult their textbook before asking for explanations, indicating a perceived lack of effort.
  • The initial poster responds that their question was moved to the homework section and expresses willingness to read more on the topic.

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Participants express differing views on the appropriateness of the initial poster's request for help, with some emphasizing the need for prior effort and others focusing on the desire for a general explanation.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects varying expectations regarding the nature of assistance in the homework section, with some participants interpreting the request as lacking effort while others seek to clarify the concept of bond order.

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Hi I was wondering if anyone can tell me how to find the bond order from a molecular orbital diagram.

For example i found one on this website


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"Comparison of the above energy level diagram wit hthat for nitrogen - you can see that the 2sg level lies lower than pu. Here, we are starting to fill the anti-bonding orbitals originating from the p orbital interactions and so the bond order decreases from three to two."


CAN someone give a quick explanantion.. thanks!
 

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Well first off do you know what bond order is? If you do then show some work so we can help you out, but we're not here to do your work for you. But we will help if you put some effort into the question
 
What work are you talking about? if u read there is no work/assignment/homework on this. I can go read my textbook but i thought it would be easier if someone can explain it more generally first. I just found a random picture of a molecular orbital as u can see bond order is 2. I have no question to do that says use this and find the bond order I just wanted to know generally how to do it, anyways..
 
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salman213 said:
What work are you talking about? if u read there is no work/assignment/homework on this. I can go read my textbook but i thought it would be easier if someone can explain it more generally first. I just found a random picture of a molecular orbital as u can see bond order is 2. I have no question to do that says use this and find the bond order I just wanted to know generally how to do it, anyways..
maybe you should go read your textbook first then come back and ask some questions rather than asking someone to explain it to you

also, this is posted under the HOMEWORK section ... what did you think was going to happen?
 
actually it was MOVED here for some reason and was not originally posted here. Anyways its fine ill go read :)
 

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