VSEPR Flashcards
1
Q
what is VSEPR
A
valence-shell electron-pair repulsion
2
Q
3 electrons has a __ shape & __ angle
A
linear; 180º
3
Q
4 electrons has a __ shape & __ angle
A
trigonal planar; 120º
4
Q
5 electrons has a __ shape & __ angle
A
tetrahedral; 109.5º
5
Q
6 electrons has a __ shape & __ angle
A
trigonal bipyramid; 90 & 120º
6
Q
7 electrons has a __ shape & __ angle
A
octahedral; 90º
7
Q
compounds that have 3 atoms but lone pairs of electrons have a __ shape
A
bent/ v shape
8
Q
compounds that have 4 atoms but lone pairs of electrons have a __ shape
A
trigonal pyramid
