VSEPR Theory Flashcards
1
Q
Energy of a single bond vs double bond.
A
Single bonds are weaker as they are longer.
2
Q
What does VSEPR stand for?
A
Valence shell electron pair repulsion.
3
Q
What is VSEPR used for?
A
Used to determine the shape of a molecule.
4
Q
How is shape determined?
A
By the number of electron domains around the central atom.
5
Q
What is an electron domain?
A
An area where the paired electrons are found.
6
Q
How much do lone pairs repel compare to bonded pairs?
A
Lone pairs repel more.
7
Q
Order of repel.
A
LP + LP > LP + BP > BP + BP
