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Question 22M.2.HL.TZ2.b(i)

Date	May 2022	Marks available	[Maximum mark: 2]	Reference code	22M.2.HL.TZ2.b(i)
Level	HL	Paper	2	Time zone	TZ2
Command term	Sketch	Question number	b(i)	Adapted from	N/A

b(i).

[Maximum mark: 2]

22M.2.HL.TZ2.b(i)

Sketch the shape of one sigma ( $σ$ ) and one pi ( $π$ ) bond.

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Markscheme

Sigma ( $σ$ ):

Pi ( $π$ ):

Accept overlapping p-orbital(s) with both lobes of equal size/shape.

Shaded areas are not required in either diagram.

Syllabus sections

Structure 2. Models of bonding and structure » Structure 2.2—The covalent model » Structure 2.2.15—Sigma bonds σ form by the head-on combination of atomic orbitals where the electron density is concentrated along the bond axis. Pi bonds π form by the lateral combination of p-orbitals where the electron density is concentrated on opposite sides of the bond axis. Deduce the presence of sigma bonds and pi bonds in molecules and ions.