2p П, 2p 2p 2p б2р п, 2p О* 2s 2s 2s 025г О* 1s 1s 1s ОГ

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The energy‑level diagram shown can be continued to higher energies. The next few orbitals, in order of increasing energy, are σ3s, σ3s*, π3p, σ3p, π3p* and σ3p*; in other words, the σ2s to σ2p* pattern is repeated.

 

Determine the bond order of a Mg2 molecule.

 
bond order: ______________________
 
 
Predict the stability of a Mg2 molecule.
unstable
stable
2p
П,
2p
2p
2p
б2р
п,
2p
О*
2s
2s
2s
025г
О*
1s
1s
1s
ОГ
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