VSEPR Notation and Molecular Geometry Flashcards
1
Q
Represents the central atom
A
A
2
Q
Represents atoms bonded directly to central atom
A
B or (X)
3
Q
Represents lone pairs on central atoms
A
E
4
Q
Linear
A
AX2 and AX2E3
5
Q
Trigonal Planar
A
AX3
6
Q
Tetrahedral
A
AX4
7
Q
Trigonal bipyramidal
A
AX5
8
Q
Octahedral
A
AX6
9
Q
Bent (V-shaped)
A
AX2E and AX2E2
10
Q
Trigonal Pyramidal
A
AX3E
11
Q
Seesaw
A
AX4E
12
Q
T-Sahped
A
AX3E2
13
Q
Square Pyramidal
A
AX5E
14
Q
Square Planar
A
AX4E2
15
Q
A