Draw the molecular orbital (MO) electron diagram for the B, molecular lon. Be sure your diagram contains all of the electrons in the ion, including any core electron
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![**Chemical Bonding: Drawing the MO Energy Diagram for a Period 2 Homodiatom**
**Instructions:**
- Draw the molecular orbital (MO) electron diagram for the \( B_2^- \) molecular ion.
- Ensure your diagram includes all electrons in the ion, including any core electrons.
**Diagram Explanation:**
A blank molecular orbital diagram is provided with an axis labeled "Energy." The diagram allows you to draw energy levels and electron configurations for the \( B_2^- \) ion. On the right, tools are available to draw (probably lines representing orbitals and boxes for electrons), erase, or check your work.
**Interactive Features:**
- **Explanation:** Click to receive more information or guidance on how to construct the MO diagram.
- **Check:** Verify if your diagram is correct.
This exercise requires an understanding of how electrons fill into molecular orbitals, considering their energy levels and spin pairing.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F69bf82c5-0864-4aa2-8974-c55ce610672b%2F6dfd0f09-c49d-44e6-b695-bcc0728953b3%2Feu1ghzci.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
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