Use the molecular orbital energy diagram below to answer the questions about bond order for the negative ionBe2−.

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Use the molecular orbital energy diagram below to answer the questions about bond order for the negative ionBe2.  

Number of Bonding
Valence Electrons?
Number of Antibonding
Valence Electrons?
Be2
Bond Order
fill in the blank 3
This corresponds to: fill in the blank 4 ......
  A. Single bond E. Between a single and double bond
B. Double bond F. Between a double and a triple bond
C. Triple bond G. No bond, Be2 does not form.
D. Half of a bond

 

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**Molecular Orbital Energy Diagram Analysis for Be₂⁻ Ion**

**Objective:**
Determine the bond order for the negative ion Be₂⁻ using the molecular orbital energy diagram.

**Diagram Analysis:**

- **MO Diagram of Be₂⁻:**
  - Left side: Atomic orbitals of beryllium atom "A".
  - Right side: Atomic orbitals of beryllium ion "B⁻".
  - Middle: Molecular orbitals (MO's).

- **Energy Levels:**
  - The diagram has shown the following molecular orbitals:
    - Bonding orbitals: σ2p and π2p
    - Antibonding orbitals: π*2p and σ*2p

**Data Input Table:**

1. **Number of Bonding Valence Electrons:** [Input required]
2. **Number of Antibonding Valence Electrons:** [Input required]
3. **Be₂⁻ Bond Order:** [Input required]

**Bond Order Formula:**  
Bond Order = (Number of Bonding Electrons - Number of Antibonding Electrons) / 2

**Interpretation of Bond Order:**

- A. Single bond
- B. Double bond
- C. Triple bond
- D. Half of a bond
- E. Between a single and double bond
- F. Between a double and triple bond
- G. No bond, Be₂⁻ does not form

**Instructions:**  
Use the provided MO diagram and the bond order formula to complete the table and determine which of the interpretations (A-G) corresponds to the calculated bond order.

**Navigation:**  
- Click "Next" to proceed to the following section.
- Use "Previous" to review prior information.

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This layout will guide users through understanding the bond order of the Be₂⁻ ion by using molecular orbital theory, helping them accurately fill in the required data and interpret the results.
Transcribed Image Text:--- **Molecular Orbital Energy Diagram Analysis for Be₂⁻ Ion** **Objective:** Determine the bond order for the negative ion Be₂⁻ using the molecular orbital energy diagram. **Diagram Analysis:** - **MO Diagram of Be₂⁻:** - Left side: Atomic orbitals of beryllium atom "A". - Right side: Atomic orbitals of beryllium ion "B⁻". - Middle: Molecular orbitals (MO's). - **Energy Levels:** - The diagram has shown the following molecular orbitals: - Bonding orbitals: σ2p and π2p - Antibonding orbitals: π*2p and σ*2p **Data Input Table:** 1. **Number of Bonding Valence Electrons:** [Input required] 2. **Number of Antibonding Valence Electrons:** [Input required] 3. **Be₂⁻ Bond Order:** [Input required] **Bond Order Formula:** Bond Order = (Number of Bonding Electrons - Number of Antibonding Electrons) / 2 **Interpretation of Bond Order:** - A. Single bond - B. Double bond - C. Triple bond - D. Half of a bond - E. Between a single and double bond - F. Between a double and triple bond - G. No bond, Be₂⁻ does not form **Instructions:** Use the provided MO diagram and the bond order formula to complete the table and determine which of the interpretations (A-G) corresponds to the calculated bond order. **Navigation:** - Click "Next" to proceed to the following section. - Use "Previous" to review prior information. --- This layout will guide users through understanding the bond order of the Be₂⁻ ion by using molecular orbital theory, helping them accurately fill in the required data and interpret the results.
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