The energy-level diagram shown here can be continued to higher energies. the next few orbitals, in order of increasing energy, are σ3s, σ3s*, π 3p, σ3p, π 3p* and σ3p*; in other words, the σ2s to σ2p* pattern is repeated. determine the bond order of a mg2 molecule. determine the bond of a mg2 molecule. predict the stability of a mg2 molecule.