Unit 2: Molecular Ionic Compounds Structure And Properties Flashcards
1
Q
Octet rule?
A
2
Q
Formal Charge?
A
3
Q
Resonance?
A
4
Q
Bonding domain?
A
Space occupied by a bonding electron pair
5
Q
Non bonding domain?
A
Region in space occupied by a nonbonding electron pair.
6
Q
Vespr theory syntax?
A
•A: central atom in the three-dimensional geometry
•X: number of bonding electron domains around A
•E: number of non bonding electron domains around A
7
Q
How do you figure out the three-dimensional geometry around A?
A
Determine the total number of X and E.
8
Q
Equidistant bonds?
A
When the distance between the bonds are the same.
9
Q
Axial atoms?
A
Atoms that are lined vertically.
10
Q
Equatorial atoms?
A
Atoms that are lined horizontally
