VSEPR (Shapes/helping with dipoles) Flashcards
1
Q
LINEAR
A
CO2
2 BONDS, 0 LONE PAIRS
2
Q
TRIGONAL PLANNER
A
3 BONDS: 0 LONE PLAIRS
(even trigangle)
3
Q
TETRAHEDRAL (X)
A
4 Bonding pairs: 0 Lone pairs
4
Q
Trigonal Pyramid
A
3 Bonding pairs: 1 lone pair (central attom and 3 bottom elements)
5
Q
Bent
A
H20
2 Bonding pair and any # of lone pairs.