Activity 2 1. Draw the MO diagram for He₂ Label all relevant orbitals Activity 2 2. Calculate the bond order for the He₂ molecule. Note: You will need the following equation for bond order: Bond Order = (# of bonding electrons - # of anti-bonding electrons) 5 mins MONASH University Individual 5 mins 3. Discuss whether or not the diatomics He2, He2* and He₂ exist (on the basis of their MO diagrams) a) In each case show the MO diagram and calculate the bond order

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Activity 2
1. Draw the MO diagram for He₂ Label all relevant orbitals
Activity 2
2. Calculate the bond order for the He₂ molecule.
Note: You will need the following equation for bond order:
Bond Order = (# of bonding electrons - # of anti-bonding electrons)
5 mins
MONASH
University
Individual
5 mins
3. Discuss whether or not the diatomics He2, He2* and He₂ exist (on the basis of their MO diagrams)
a) In each case show the MO diagram and calculate the bond order
Transcribed Image Text:Activity 2 1. Draw the MO diagram for He₂ Label all relevant orbitals Activity 2 2. Calculate the bond order for the He₂ molecule. Note: You will need the following equation for bond order: Bond Order = (# of bonding electrons - # of anti-bonding electrons) 5 mins MONASH University Individual 5 mins 3. Discuss whether or not the diatomics He2, He2* and He₂ exist (on the basis of their MO diagrams) a) In each case show the MO diagram and calculate the bond order
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