VSEPR Flashcards
1
Q
Model used to predict the 3D molecular geometry and bonding angles as well as assume that the electron pairs will be as far apart as possible to minimize repulsion effects from one another
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VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion)
2
Q
VSEPR is based on what?
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The number of valence shell electron bond pairs among the atoms in the molecule
3
Q
What does E represent in the AXE notation?
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Number of lone pairs in the central atom
4
Q
Which letter in the AXE notation represents the central atom?
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