VSEPR Flashcards
1
Q
What is bond angle `
A
the angle formed between the nuclei of 2 atoms that surround the central atom
2
Q
What does VSEPR stnd for
A
valence shell electron pair repulsion
3
Q
What is VSEPR
A
The idea that a electon pairs want to be as far away from each other as possible
4
Q
What is an electron group
A
A triple, double, single bond or lone pair
5
Q
Types of electron pairs
A
bonded and lone paires
6
Q
5 3d shape names
A
tetrahedral, linear, trogonal planer, trigonal pyramidal, bent
7
Q
Electron arrangement vs molecular shape
A
Electron arrg looks at all electron groups, Molec just looks as the bonds with elements on them
8
Q
What is the angle on a tetrahedral
A
109.5 if there are no lone pairs
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