VSEPR Unit Flashcards
atoms arranged in straight line
180 degrees
Linear
Linear
Atoms arranged in straight line
180 degrees
Triangular and flat molecule
3 atoms are attached to central atom
No lone pairs on central atom
120 degrees
Trigonal Planar
Trigonal planar
Triangular and flat molecule
3 atoms are attached to central atom
No lone pairs on central atom
120 degrees
4 atoms attached to central atom
109.5 degrees
Tetrahedral
Tetrahedral
4 atoms attach to central atom
109.5 degrees
3 atoms attached to central atom
One lone pair on central atom
107 degrees
Pyramidal
Pyramidal
3 atoms attached to central atom
One lone pair on central atom
107 degrees
2 atoms attached to central atom
2 lone pairs in central atom
105 degrees
Bent
Bent
2 atoms attached to central atom
2 lone pairs in central atom
105 degrees