module two: chapter six: shapes of molecules + intermolecular forces Flashcards
electron repulsion theory?
electrons repel each other, so arrangement of electron pairs minimises repulsion so holds bonded atoms in definite shape
what types of bonded pairs repel strongest?
bonded pair+ bonded pair< bonded pair+ lone pair< lone pair+ lone pair
what is the shape name with 4 bonded pairs?
tetrahedral
what is the bond angle of tetrahedral?
109.5
what is the shape name with 3 bonded pairs and 1 lone pair?
pyramidal
what is the bond angle of pyramidal?
107
what is the shape name with 2 bonded pairs and 2 lone pairs?
non linear
what is the bond angle of non linear?
104.5
what is the shape name with 2 electron pairs?
linear
what is the bond angle of linear?
180
what is the shape name with 3 electron pairs?
trigonal planar
what is the bond angle of trigonal planar?
120
what is the shape name with 6 electron pairs?
octahedral
what is the bond angle of octahedral?
90
electronegativity?
attraction of a bonded atom for the pair of electrons in a covalent bond