Shapes of Simple Molecules & Ions (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Flashcards
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Electron pairs described as
Electron pairs described as
Charge clouds that repel each other
Strongest electron pair repulsion type
Strongest electron pair repulsion type
Lone pair-lone pair
Effect of more lone pairs on bond angle
Effect of more lone pairs on bond angle
Bond angle decreases
Bond angle in linear shape (e.g., )
Bond angle in linear shape (e.g., )
Bond angle in trigonal planar (e.g., )
Bond angle in trigonal planar (e.g., )
Bond angle in tetrahedral (e.g., )
Bond angle in tetrahedral (e.g., )
Shape & angle of
Shape & angle of
Trigonal pyramidal,
Shape & angle of
Shape & angle of
Bent/V-shaped,
Bond angle in octahedral (e.g., )
Bond angle in octahedral (e.g., )
Why lone pairs cause greater repulsion
Why lone pairs cause greater repulsion
Attracted to only one nucleus, take up more space