VESPR & Hybridization Flashcards
Generic Formula: AX5
of Atoms bonded to Central Atom: 6
Electron Geometry: Octahedral
Molecular Shape: Octahedral
Example: SeCl5
of Electron Pairs: 5
Hybrid Orbitals: sp3d
Geometry: Trigonal Bipyramidal
Define Hybridization
Hybridization happens when atomic orbitals mix to form new atomic orbitals
Generic Formula: AXE3
of Atoms bonded to Central Atom: 1
Electron Geometry: Tetrahedral
Molecular Shape: Linear
Example: Cl2
of Electron Pairs: 2
Hybrid Orbitals: sp
Geometry: Linear
Generic Formula: AX2
of Atoms bonded to Central Atom: 2
Electron Geometry: Linear
Molecular Shape: Linear
Example: CO2
Generic Formula: AX2E3
of Atoms bonded to Central Atom: 2
Electron Geometry: Trigonal Bipyramidal
Molecular Shape: Linear
Example: BrF2
of Electron Pairs: 6
Hybrid Orbitals: sp3d2
Geometry: Octahedral
Generic Formula: AX2E2
of Atoms bonded to Central Atom: 2
Electron Geometry: Tetrahedral
Molecular Shape: Bent
Example: SeBr2
Generic Formula: AX5E
of Atoms bonded to Central Atom: 5
Electron Geometry: Octahedral
Molecular Shape: Square Pyramidal
Example: IF5
Generic Formula: AX4
of Atoms bonded to Central Atom: 4
Electron Geometry: Tetrahedral
Molecular Shape: Tetrahedral
Example: SiCl4
Generic Formula: AX3E
of Atoms bonded to Central Atom: 3
Electron Geometry: Tetrahedral
Molecular Shape: Trigonal Pyramidal
Example: PH3
Generic Formula: AX3
of Atoms bonded to Central Atom: 3
Electron Geometry: Trigonal Planar
Molecular Shape: Trigonal Planar
Example: AlBr3
Generic Formula: AX5
of Atoms bonded to Central Atom: 5
Electron Geometry: Trigonal Bipyramidal
Molecular Shape: Trigonal Bipyramidal
Example: AsF5
Generic Formula: AXE2
of Atoms bonded to Central Atom: 1
Electron Geometry: Trigonal Planar
Molecular Shape: Linear
Example: O2
Generic Formula: AX
of Atoms bonded to Central Atom: 1
Electron Geometry: Linear
Molecular Shape: Linear
Example: H2
Define VSEPR Theory
VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) is a model used to predict the shape of a molecule
Generic Formula: AX4E
of Atoms bonded to Central Atom: 4
Electron Geometry: Trigonal Bipyramidal
Molecular Shape: See Saw
Example: SeH4
Generic Formula: AXE
of Atoms bonded to Central Atom: 1
Electron Geometry: Linear
Molecular Shape: Linear
Example: CN-
Generic Formula: AX2E
of Atoms bonded to Central Atom: 2
Electron Geometry: Trigonal Planar
Molecular Shape: Bent
Example: SnCl2
of Electron Pairs: 3
Hybrid Orbitals: sp2
Geometry: Trigonal Planar
Generic Formula: AX3E2
of Atoms bonded to Central Atom: 3
Electron Geometry: Trigonal Bipyramidal
Molecular Shape: T Shape
Example: ICl3
of Electron Pairs: 4
Hybrid Orbitals: sp3
Geometry: Tetrahedral
Define Sigma and Pi bonds
Sigma bond: bonding between an s orbital and another orbital (hybridized orbital)
pi bond: covalent bonding of two p orbitals (made from leftover p orbitals)
