How many pi bonds are present in sp^3, sp^2, and sp hybridizations?

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pi bonds for hybridizations, yes/no questions

im having a bit if trouble with this but i need to know the number of pi bonds for the sp^3, sp^2 and sp hybridizations

thanks if you can help ^^

i have another question as well,there are some questions and they have yes or no answers but I'm not sure what I am doing:

1. can an electron in the n=4 state in the hydrogen atom go to the n=2 state by emmiting electromagnetic radiation ar the appropriate frequency?

2. are the frequency and wavelength of electromagnetic radiation inversely proportional to each other?

3. is the energy of an atom increased when electromagnetic radiation is emmited from it?

4. can an excited atom be returned to its ground state by absorbing electromagnetic radiation?

5. does the energy of electromagnetic radiation increase as its frequency increases?

thanks again
 
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These are theoretical questions.I'm sure a better view on the subject would be acquired by reading the textbook more carefully...


Daniel.
 
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dextercioby said:
I'm sure a better view on the subject would be acquired by reading the textbook more carefully...

Daniel.
I completely agree. We can not do your work for you, Yura.
 

Related to How many pi bonds are present in sp^3, sp^2, and sp hybridizations?

1. What is a pi bond?

A pi bond is a type of covalent bond that forms between two atoms when their p orbitals overlap.

2. How is a pi bond different from a sigma bond?

A pi bond is formed by the sideways overlap of p orbitals, while a sigma bond is formed by the head-on overlap of s orbitals.

3. What is the role of pi bonds in hybridization?

Pi bonds play a crucial role in hybridization by allowing for the formation of multiple bonds between atoms. They also contribute to the stability of molecules by sharing electrons between atoms.

4. How do pi bonds affect the shape of a molecule?

The presence of pi bonds can affect the shape of a molecule by influencing the arrangement of atoms and the direction of the bond angles. This is because pi bonds restrict the rotation of atoms around the bond axis.

5. Can pi bonds participate in resonance?

Yes, pi bonds can participate in resonance, which is a phenomenon where electrons can delocalize between multiple bonds in a molecule. This leads to the stabilization of the molecule and can result in different resonance structures.

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