Orbital Model of Sp2 Hybridization
Product Code : EL-PLE-13836
Eduscope India is a leading Orbital Model of Sp2 Hybridization
Quick Answer:TheOrbital Model of Sp2 Hybridizationshows how one s-orbital mixes with two p-orbitals to form three equivalent orbitals in a trigonal planar geometry with 120° bond angles - the arrangement seen in ethylene and graphite - built from plastic with metal elements, a hands-on model that genuinephysics lab equipment Indiasuppliers provide for teaching bonding theory in three dimensions.
As part of our Physics Lab Equipment range, this teaching aid is a practical example of the science kit for students India chemistry and physics departments rely on to bridge textbook diagrams and real molecular geometry.
Design and Construction
Each model is built from plastic with metal elements, giving it the durability needed for repeated classroom use. It is designed and developed specially for teachers and students learning organic, inorganic and stereochemistry, and includes a number of atomic elements that can be assembled to build different kinds of molecules. This lets learners physically construct and rearrange bonds rather than only viewing static diagrams, reinforcing how orbital geometry translates into real molecular shape.
Classroom Application in Organic, Inorganic and Stereochemistry
By offering a three-dimensional idea of the structural formulae of organic compounds, the model bridges the gap between textbook diagrams and actual molecular geometry. Teachers can use it to demonstrate how sp2 hybridization produces flat, planar molecules, contrasting this with other hybridization states covered elsewhere in the syllabus. The model is equally suited to organic, inorganic and stereochemistry lessons, wherever a visual, manipulable structure helps students grasp bonding and spatial arrangement more effectively than a flat drawing.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Hybridization shown | sp2: 1 s-orbital + 2 p-orbitals = 3 orbitals |
| Geometry | Trigonal planar, 120° bond angles |
| Construction | Plastic with metal elements |
| Example molecules | Ethylene; graphite carbon layers |
Related Instruments
To compare planar and tetrahedral bonding, see our Orbital Model of Sp3 Hybridization. For a closer look at individual orbital shapes, explore our Atomic Orbital Model Px and Atomic Orbital Model Py models.
