A Comprehensive Molecular Orbital Diagram Illustrating the Bonding and Energy Levels in Water (H2O)
Molecular Orbital Diagram of Oxygen and Hydrogen
This detailed diagram provides a comprehensive look at the formation of molecular orbitals within a water molecule (H2O). On the left side, the individual atomic orbitals from two hydrogen atoms (1s) and one oxygen atom (2s and 2p) are displayed. The red and blue lines extending from these atomic orbitals illustrate their interactions, showing how they constructively and destructively combine to form new molecular orbitals. In the central section, the various resulting molecular orbital shapes, including sigma and non-bonding orbitals, are depicted. Finally, on the right, these formed molecular orbitals are arranged by their energy levels, providing insight into the electronic structure and chemical bonding of water.
