The following is part of a molecular orbital energy-level diagram for MOs constructed from 1 s atomic orbitals. a) What labels do we use for the two MO s shown? b)For which of the following molecules or ions could this be the energy-level diagram: H2, He2, H2+,He2+, or H2-? C) What is the bond order of the molecule or ion? d) If an electron is added to the system,into which of the MOs will it be added?

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The following is part of a molecular orbital energy-level diagram for MOs constructed from 1 s atomic orbitals. a) What labels do we use for the two MO s shown? b)For which of the following molecules or ions could this be the energy-level diagram: H2, He2, H2+,He2+, or H2-? C) What is the bond order of the molecule or ion? d) If an electron is added to the system,into which of the MOs will it be added?

 

 

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