Chapter 12: Intermolecular forces Flashcards
1
Q
What is VSEPR?
A
Valence shell electron pair repulsion
2
Q
What are the shapes of molecules?
A
Linear, trigonal planar, tetrahedral, trigonal pyramidal and bent molecules
3
Q
What are the 3 forces?
A
Dispersion, dipole and hydrogen bonding
4
Q
What forces do alkanes experience?
A
Dispersion forces
5
Q
What is the solubility rule?
A
Only molecules with the same forces can dissolve in each other