VSEPR Theory Flashcards
1
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VSEPR (stands for)
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2
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VSEPR Purpose
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3
Q
Bond Angle
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4
Q
Molecules with multiple bonds
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5
Q
Bolded lines
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6
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Dotted lines
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7
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Bonding Pairs v. Non-bonding pairs
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8
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Predicting Shape of Molecule (I)
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- Draw Lewis Dot Diagram
- Count no. of e-pairs
- Count no. of bonded and non-bonded pairs
9
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Predicting Shape of Molecule (II)
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- Decide e-pair geometry (bond angles)
- Decide molecular shape (bonding pairs stay, lone pairs ignored)
10
Q
B-Pair Angle: 4-4-0
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109.5°
11
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B-Pair Angle: 4-3-1
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12
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B-Pair Angle: 4-2-2
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13
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B-Pair Angle: 3-3-0
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14
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B-Pair Angle: 3-2-1
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15
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B-Pair Angle: 2-2-0
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