5.4 VSEPR Theory Flashcards
1
Q
What is VSEPR theory?
A
valence shell electron pair repulsion theory: model in which the repulsion between pairs of valence electrons is used to predict the shape of a molecule
2
Q
What are electron groups?
A
any type of bond and lone pairs of electrons
3
Q
What is molecular geometry and what is it a function of?
A
shape of a molecule; function of the location of the nuclei of its constituent atoms
4
Q
What is the molecular geometry of an sp hybridization?
A
linear
5
Q
What is the molecular geometry of an sp2 hybridization?
A
trigonal planar or bent
6
Q
What is the molecular geometry of an sp3 hybridization?
A
tetrahedral
trigonal pyrimidal
bent
