VESPR Equations Flashcards
1
Q
Whats the differnce between electron geometry and molecular shape
A
- Electron geometry = how many electron pairs there are
- Molecular shape = shape including lone pairs
2
Q
Electron geometry + angle: 2 E pairs
A
Linear, 180
3
Q
Electron geometry + angle: 3 E pairs
A
Trigonal planar, 120
4
Q
Electron geometry + angle: 4 E pairs
A
Tetrahedral, 109
5
Q
Electron geometry + angle: 5 E pairs
A
Trigonal bipryamidal, 120 and 90
6
Q
Electron geometry + angle: 6 E pairs
A
Octahedral, 90
7
Q
Trigonal Planar LP Configuation
A
1LP = Bent
8
Q
Tetrahedral LP Configuration
A
1LP = Trigonal pyramid
2LP = Bent
9
Q
Triginal bipyramidal LP Configuration
A
1LP = Seesaw
2 LP = T-shape
3 LP = Linear
10
Q
Octahedral LP Configration
A
1LP = Square pyramid
2Lp = Square Planaer
3LP = T=shape
4LP = LInear
