Valence Bond Theory

Linus Pauling

________ proposed that atomic orbitals for each atom should be thought of as combining to form new atomic orbitals, called hybrid orbitals, which then interact to form bonds by overlapping with orbitals from other atoms.

sp3

Each ________ hybrid orbital consists of a larger lobe pointing in one direction and a smaller lobe of opposite sign pointing in the opposite direction.

Hybridization

________: the combination of atomic orbitals of different types.

Valence bond theory

a model of bonding that places electron pairs between adjacent atoms to create bonds

Hybrid orbital

an atomic orbital formed by the combination of two or more atomic orbitals

Hybridization

the combination of atomic orbitals of different types