Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure

This topic deals with chemical bonds and valency. It classifies the chemical bond based on the strength of the bond. It also discusses the Lewis symbols and Kossel-Lewis approach to chemical bonding.

In this topic, we will understand the formation of chemical bonds in terms of electrons. It introduces us to the different terms related to the chemical bonds and facts given by Kossel and Lewis.

In this topic, we will learn the concept of ionic or electrovalent bonds. It explains electron gain enthalpy with the help of a diagram. It describes the concept of lattice enthalpy.

This topic explains covalent bonds and its types. Covalent bonds in carbon and some examples of formation of covalent bonds such as formation of hydrogen molecules and formation of chlorine molecules are also explained here.

This topic describes valence bond theory related to atomic orbitals and the electronic configuration of an element. It also contains different approaches and concepts related to the valence bond theory.

In this topic, we will understand the different bond parameters. It explains bond length, bond angle, bond enthalpy, bond order, and resonating structure.

In this topic, we will learn the theory that provides a simple procedure to predict the shapes of the covalent molecule. It also explains the main postulates of the VSEPR theory.

In this topic, we will understand the phenomenon in which hybrid orbitals are used in bond formation. It also explains salient features, types and some special hybridization of elements containing d orbital.

This topic discusses the classification of the covalent bond based on the electronegativity of the atom. It explains the concept of the polarity of a bond, its cause and dipole moment. It highlights the dipole moment of molecular structures.

This topic discusses the concept of Van Der Waals' forces. It discusses the properties and net effect of these forces. It also sheds light on the strength of this force compared to other forces.

This topic explains the concept of hydrogen bonding. It discusses the cause for the formation of the hydrogen bond and its different types. It also describes intermolecular and intramolecular hydrogen bonds via illustrative examples.

This topic highlights the salient features of the molecular orbital theory. It explains formation of molecular orbital linear combination of atomic orbitals. It also discusses the types of molecular orbitals and energy level diagrams of molecular orbitals.

This topic deals with the concept of metallic bonding. It highlights the rules for the formation of a metallic bond. It also discusses the differences between a metallic bond and covalent bond.