Multiple Choice
How many covalent bonds does a nitrogen atom typically form in a molecule?
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11. Bonding & Molecular Structure
Chemical Bonds
Multiple Choice
The side-by-side overlap of p orbitals produces what kind of bond?
A
sigma bond
B
pi bond
C
ionic bond
D
hydrogen bond
Verified step by step guidance1
Recall the types of covalent bonds formed by the overlap of atomic orbitals: sigma (\$\(\sigma\)\$) bonds and pi (\$\(\pi\)\$) bonds.
Understand that a sigma bond (\$\(\sigma\)\$ bond) is formed by the head-on (end-to-end) overlap of orbitals, such as s-s, s-p, or p-p orbitals.
Recognize that a pi bond (\$\(\pi\)\$ bond) is formed by the side-by-side (lateral) overlap of two parallel p orbitals.
Note that ionic bonds result from electrostatic attraction between ions, not orbital overlap, and hydrogen bonds are intermolecular attractions involving hydrogen and electronegative atoms.
Therefore, the side-by-side overlap of p orbitals specifically produces a pi bond (\$\(\pi\)\$ bond).
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