Lecture 4 (Bonding models, VSEPR, etc.) Flashcards

1
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What is valence-shell electron-pair repulsion?

A

Each valence electron pair of the central atom is stereochemically significant and these repulsions determine the molecular shape.

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2
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What does central atom geometry depend on?

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the number of electron domains, that are spaced out to minimize inter-electronic repulsions

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3
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In trigonal bipyramidal structures, lone pairs and multiple bonded atoms occupy what positions?

A

equatorial

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4
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In pseudo-octahedral structures, lone pairs and multiple bonded atoms are in what position?

A

trans to each other

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5
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VSEPR for 2 bonds no lone pairs?

A

Linear

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6
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VSEPR for 3 bonds and no lone pairs?

A

Trigonal planar

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7
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VSEPR for 4 bonds and no lone pairs?

A

Tetrahedral

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VSEPR for 5 bonds and no lone pairs?

A

Trigonal Bipyramidal

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9
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VSEPR for 6 bonds and no lone pairs?

A

Octahedral

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10
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VSEPR for 2 bonds and 1 lone pair?

A

Bent

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11
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VSEPR for 3 bonds and 1 lone pair?

A

Trigonal Pyramidal

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12
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VSEPR for 4 bonds and 1 lone pair?

A

Disphenoidal

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13
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VSEPR for 5 bonds for 1 lone pair?

A

Square Pyramidal

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14
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VSEPR for 2 bonds and 2 lone pairs?

A

Bent

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15
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VSEPR for 3 bonds for 2 lone pairs?

A

T-shape

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16
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VSEPR for 4 bonds and 2 lone pairs?

A

Square Planar

17
Q

VSEPR for 2 bonds and 3 lone pairs?

A

Linear

18
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VSEPR for 3 bonds and 3 lone pairs?

A

T-shape

19
Q

VSEPR for 2 bonds and 4 lone pairs?

A

Linear

20
Q

More electronegative atoms cause electron density to be …

A

closer towards the atom and therefore make electrons repel each other (make a bigger bond angle)

21
Q

What is the Valence Bond Theory

A

When the bonding of individual atoms interact, they will retain their original character

22
Q

How are hybrid orbitals generated?

A

by mixing the atomic orbitals

23
Q

How to make a VBT diagram (step-by-step)?

A

1) Find Lewis Structure
2) Make VSEPR
3) Draw the 2s and 2p orbitals and fill the electrons in, as well as drawing the orbitals of the full electron configuration