Question

What happens when both of the orbitals in a molecule are in phase, either both positive or both negative and the electrons in the bonds are at their lowest energy level?

• A. Bonding takes place.
• B. The chemicals don't react.
• C. The atoms don't bond.
• D. Bonding doesn't take place.
• E. The electrons in the atoms don't share orbitals.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Bonding takes place.

When both of the orbitals in a molecule are in phase, either both positive or both negative, and the electrons in the bonds are at their lowest energy level, bonding takes place. The electron density between two nuclei increases and in other places, the electron density decreases.