Hybridization

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-005442",
  "term": "Hybridization",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The process of mixing atomic orbitals on a central atom to form new hybrid orbitals that are degenerate and have different shapes and orientations than the original atomic orbitals. This concept explains the geometry of molecules and the nature of chemical bonds. For instance, carbon in methane undergoes sp3 hybridization to form four equivalent bonds.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "atomic orbital",
    "base pairing",
    "host",
    "nucleic acids",
    "nucleotides",
    "protoplast",
    "stable"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1994, 66, 1077. 'Glossary of terms used in physical organic chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 1994)' on page 1122 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199466051077)",
    "PAC, 1992, 64, 143. 'Glossary for chemists of terms used in biotechnology (IUPAC Recommendations 1992)' on page 156 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199264010143)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/hybridization/"
}