CAIE A-Level Chemistry 28.3.1 Degenerate and Non-Degenerate d Orbitals
Practise defining degenerate and non-degenerate d orbitals precisely in terms of their relative energies.
- Syllabus
- 2028–2030
- Course
- Chemistry 9701
- Level
- A2
Exam points
- define degenerate orbitals as orbitals that have the same energy under the conditions described
- define non-degenerate d orbitals as d orbitals that do not have the same energy
- use energy rather than shape, orientation or electron occupancy as the defining distinction
28.3.1—Terms: degenerate and non-degenerate d orbitals question 1
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The 3d orbitals in an isolated gaseous Cu2+ ion are degenerate.
Define the term degenerate.
(orbitals) are at the same energy
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