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30 May, 19:03

The energy-level diagram shown here can be continued to higher energies. The next few orbitals, in order of increasing energy, are σ3s, σ3s*, π 3p, σ3p, π 3p * and σ3p*; in other words, the σ2s to σ2p * pattern is repeated. Determine the bond order of a Mg2 molecule. Determine the bond of a Mg2 molecule. Predict the stability of a Mg2 molecule.

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  1. 30 May, 19:17
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    The bond order of Mg2 molecule is given by:

    Mg2 = 4e⁻ = 3σs (2e⁻) 3σs * (2e⁻) 3σp (0) 3πp (0e⁻) 3πp * (0e⁻) 3σp * (0e⁻)

    Bond Order = ½[Σ (bonding e-) - Σ (antibonding e-) ]

    bo = ½[ {σs (2e⁻) } - {σs * (2e⁻) }] = 0

    the bond between Mg2 molecules are ionic bonding and it stable.
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