5. Arrange the following from lowest to highest ionization energy: O, 02, 0₂, 0₂ Use the MO Theory of bonding to help explain your answer. Question to consider: Given the definition of IE, how can you use the relative highest energy occupied MOS (AO for O) for each of these species, along with other factors you know that influence IE, to determine these relative values?

5. Arrange the following from lowest to highest ionization energy: O, 02, 0₂, 0₂ Use the MO Theory of bonding to help explain your answer. Question to consider: Given the definition of IE, how can you use the relative highest energy occupied MOS (AO for O) for each of these species, along with other factors you know that influence IE, to determine these relative values?

Principles of Modern Chemistry

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Chapter6: Quantum Mechanics And Molecular Structure

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Problem 30P: The molecular ion HeH+ has an equilibrium bond length of 0.774 Å. Draw an electron correlation...

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