VSEPR Flashcard

Front

What geometry will the molecular structure of PH₃ have?

Back

trigonal pyramidal

Front

Which bond is most polar?

Back

H-F

Front

What is the ability of an atom to attract electrons to itself called?

Back

electronegativity

Front

What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

Back

2 Nonmetals

Front

Which of the following is octahedral? SCl₆, XeI₄, NBr₅, CH₄

Back

SCl₆

Front

What is the molecular geometry of CH₄?

Back

tetrahedral

Front

Define electronegativity.

Back

The tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a bond.

Front

What is the molecular geometry of H₂O?

Back

bent

Front

Which bond is less polar: H-Cl or H-Br?

Back

H-Br

Front

What is the shape of a molecule with 4 bonding pairs and no lone pairs?

Back

tetrahedral