Homework Questions:
Problem 1: Draw a molecular energy level diagram for a dimer for Se.
Problem 2: Molecular oxygen contains two electrons in an antibonding orbital. If one of these electrons is removed to form ion O2- would you expect the ion to be stable than molecule, O2? Why or why not?
Problem 3: Between the O2 molecule and the O2- ion, which you expect to have the greatest bond energy? Why?