Shapes of Molecules (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Flashcards
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VSEPR theory full name
VSEPR theory full name
Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion theory
Basic principle of VSEPR theory
Basic principle of VSEPR theory
Electron groups repel & arrange as far apart as possible
What counts as an electron group in VSEPR?
What counts as an electron group in VSEPR?
Covalent bond (single/double/triple) or lone pair
How many electron groups is a triple bond?
How many electron groups is a triple bond?
One electron group
Bond angle in tetrahedral shape
Bond angle in tetrahedral shape
Molecular shape of (ammonia)
Molecular shape of (ammonia)
Pyramidal
Molecular shape of (water)
Molecular shape of (water)
Bent
Bond angle in trigonal planar shape
Bond angle in trigonal planar shape
Bond angle for 2 electron groups
Bond angle for 2 electron groups
(linear)
Molecular shape of
Molecular shape of
Linear