VSEPR Theory Flashcards
1
Q
What does A represent?
A
The central atom
2
Q
What does X represent?
A
Bonded atoms
3
Q
What does E represent?
A
Lone pairs
4
Q
Nonpolar covalent
A
Difference of EN is <0.4
5
Q
Polar covalent
A
Difference of EN is between 0.4-1.7
6
Q
Ionic
A
Difference in En is >1.7
7
Q
Ideal geometries for non-polar molecules
A
- linear
- trigonal planar
- tetrahedral
- trigonal bipyramidal
- octahedral
- square planar
8
Q
If the molecule is symmetrical
A
Non-polar
9
Q
If the molecule is asymmetrical
A
Polar
10
Q
Steric #2 hybrid orbital
A
- sp
11
Q
Steric #3 hybrid orbital
A
- sp2
12
Q
Steric #4 hybrid orbital
A
- sp3
13
Q
Steric #6 hybrid orbital
A
- sp3d2
13
Q
Steric #5 hybrid orbital
A
- sp3d
