I'm having trouble with this problem on my homework, We are supposed to write the molecular orbital config for a molecule. Could someone walk me through the process of how to do this and I'll see if I can get the hang of it? What I have to draw is a diatomic molecule. So the person who helps me can use any example he wants and I'll see if I can get the hang of it.

Answer 1

We can't draw on this board; however, here is a description of O2 drawn to M.O. theory.
http://www.mpcfaculty.net/mark_bishop/molecular_orbital_theory.htm

Answer 2

So when asked to draw the molecular orbital configuration, you draw the orbital configurations for each element in the compound while doing something with the pi and sigma bonds?

Answer 3

In general, yes.