Question

question 5
1 pts
the newly formed hybrid orbitals _______ the number of pure atomic orbitals.
equals
expands
exceeds
decreases

Explanation:

Hybridization is a concept in chemistry where atomic orbitals combine to form new hybrid orbitals. The key principle is that the number of hybrid orbitals formed is equal to the number of pure atomic orbitals that participate in the hybridization process. For example, if one \(s\) and three \(p\) orbitals hybridize (\(sp^{3}\) hybridization), four \(sp^{3}\) hybrid orbitals are formed (equal to \(1 + 3\) pure atomic orbitals).

Answer:

equals