S2.2 COVALENT MODEL Flashcards
1
Q
exceptions to octet rule
A
- H and He (only 2)
- Be (only 4)
- B and Al (only 6)
- period 3 (more than 8)
2
Q
what are covalent bonds
A
electrostatic attraction between positive nuclei and the shared pairs of electrons
3
Q
VSEPR UR 2 LP 0
A
linear (180°)
4
Q
VSEPR UR 3 LP 0
A
trigonal planar (120°)
5
Q
VSEPR UR 3 LP 1
A
bent or angular
6
Q
VSEPR UR 4 LP 0
A
tetrahedral
7
Q
VSEPR UR 4 LP 1
A
trigonal pyramidal
8
Q
VSPER UR 4 LP 2
A
bent/angular
9
Q
VSEPR UR 5 LP 0
A
trigonal bipyramidal
10
Q
VSEPR UR 5 LP 1
A
sawhorse or seesaw
11
Q
VSEPR UR 5 LP 2
A
T-shape
12
Q
VSEPR UR 5 LP 3
A
linear
13
Q
VSEPR UR 6 LP 0
A
octahedral
14
Q
VSEPR UR 6 LP 1
A
square pyramid
15
Q
VSEPR UR 6 LP 2
A
square planar
16
Q
VSEPR UR 6 LP 3
A
t-shape
17
Q
VSEPR UR 6 LP 4
A
linear