VESPR theory Flashcards
1
Q
VESPR theory …
A
Electron pairs will repeal other electron pairs around the atom to maximize the distance between them
2
Q
The 5 shapes.
A
Linear
Trigonal Planar
tetrahedral
Trigonal pyramidal
Non linear
3
Q
Bonding pairs and non binding pairs of liner
A
2 and 0
4
Q
Linear bend angle
A
180
5
Q
Trigonal planar bonding and unbonding pairs
A
3 and 0
6
Q
Trigonal planar bend angle
A
120
7
Q
Tetrahedral bonding and unbonding pairs
A
4 and 0
8
Q
Tetrahedral bend angle
A
109.5
9
Q
Trigonal pyramidal bonding and unbonding pairs
A
3 and 1
10
Q
Trigonal pyramidal bend angle
A
107
11
Q
Non linear bonding and unbonding pairs
A
2 and 2
12
Q
Non linear bend angle
A
104
