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sp3 Hybridization
The term “sp3 hybridization” refers to the mixing character of one 2s-orbital and three 2p-orbitals to…
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Lewis Acid/Base Mnemonic
Think of Lewis as ‘lectrons’ Lewis Acid A Lewis acid refers to an atom or…
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Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry Bases in Organic Chemistry
Categories of Acids and Bases Before we dive in, be sure to download my FREE…
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The Difference Between the Formal and Actual Charge
Now, I’ve mentioned earlier that there’s a difference between the formal and the actual charge. Formal…
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Formal Charges
Formal charges in organic chemistry is, perhaps, one of the most fundamental bookkeeping devices which…
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Electronegativity
Covalent bonds form when atoms share electrons. This sharing allows each atom to achieve its…
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Polar Covalent Bonds
Electronegativity The elements with the highest ionization energies are generally those with the most negative…
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What is the Octet Rule?
The octet rule dictates that atoms are most stable when their valence shells are filled…
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Covalent Bond
Covalent bond is a chemical bonding process in which pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms. The…
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Atomic Orbitals
An orbital is the quantum mechanical refinement of Bohr’s orbit. In contrast to his concept…