Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Chem 1AO3 > VSEPR Theory > Flashcards

VSEPR Theory Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
Chemistry 101 flashcards AP® Chemistry flashcards Organic Chemistry 101 flashcards Periodic Table flashcards
1
Q

AX2

A

Electron pair/group geometry: linear
Molecular Geometry: linear
Examples: BeCl2, CO2

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

AX3

A

Electron pair/group geometry: Trigonal planar
Molecular Geometry: Trigonal Planar
Examples: BF3

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

AX2E

A

Electron pair/group geometry: Trigonal Planar
Molecular Geometry: Bent
Examples: BH2-

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

AX4

A

Electron pair/group geometry: Tetrahedral
Molecular Geometry: Tetrahedral
Examples: CH4

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

AX3E

A

Electron pair/group geometry: Tetrahedral
Molecular Geometry: Trigonal Pyramidal
Examples: NH3

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

AX2E2

A

Electron pair/group geometry: Tetrahedral
Molecular Geometry: Bent
Examples: H2O

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

AX5

A

Electron pair/group geometry: Trigonal Bipyramidal
Molecular Geometry: Trigonal Bipyramidal
Examples: PBr5

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

AX4E

A

Electron pair/group geometry: Trigonal Bipyramidal
Molecular Geometry: See-Saw
Examples: SCl4

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

AX3E2

A

Electron pair/group geometry: Trigonal Bipyramidal
Molecular Geometry: T-Shaped
Examples: ClF3

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

AX2E3

A

Electron pair/group geometry: Trigonal Bipyramidal
Molecular Geometry: linear
Examples: XeF2

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

AX6

A

Electron pair/group geometry: Octahedral
Molecular Geometry: Octahedral
Examples: SCl6

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

AX5E

A

Electron pair/group geometry: Octahedral
Molecular Geometry: Square Pyramidal
Examples: BrF5

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

AX4E2

A

Electron pair/group geometry: Octahedral
Molecular Geometry: Square Planar
Examples: XeF4

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

A

A

The central atom - usually the least electronegative atom - never oxygen or fluorine

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

X

A

The ligand

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

E

A

Lone pairs

Chem 1AO3 (3 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions