6-5: VSEPR

Question 1

Linear

Answer 1

-two things around a central atoms (all bonds)
OR
-two atoms

Question 2

Trigonal Planar

Answer 2

Three things aruond a central atom (all bonds)

Question 3

Tetrahedral

Answer 3

Four things around a central atom (all bonds)

Question 4

Trigonal Pyramid

Answer 4

Three things around a central atom (1 lone pair, three bonds)

Question 5

Bent

Answer 5

Two things around a central atom (2 lone pairs, 2 bonds)

Question 6

Name all five VSEPR’s

Answer 6

Linear, trigonal planar, tetrahedral, trigonal pyramid, bent

Question 7

Name all bond angles for the five VSEPR’s

Answer 7

Linear: 180
Trigonal Planar: 120
Tetrahedral: 90
Trigonal Pyramid: 107
Bent: 104.5

Question 8

Do electrons or bonds take up more space? Why?

Answer 8

Electrons
They are closer to the atoms itself

Question 9

Difference between triangle and dashed line

Answer 9

triangle = towards you
dashed line = away from you