Chemical Bonding: Molecular Orbitals

This lecture covers the concept of molecular orbitals, starting with the simplest covalent molecule H2 and the formation of bonds. It explains the molecular wave function, solutions of the Schrödinger equation, and the molecular Hamiltonian. The lecture also discusses orbital overlaps, symmetrical approaches, and collinear molecular orbitals. The instructor emphasizes the development of Lewis structures, including the arrangement of atoms, distribution of valence electrons, and placement of bonding doublets. The lecture concludes with the calculation of formal charges and the importance of respecting the octet rule in molecular structures.