VSEPR

Front

What does VSEPR stand for?

Back

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion.

Front

What is the main purpose of VSEPR theory?

Back

To determine the shape and geometry of molecules based on the repulsion between electron pairs.

Front

What is the molecular shape of OCl₂?

Back

Bent.

Front

What is the molecular shape of SeH₄? (You have to draw this)

Back

See Saw.

Front

If a molecule has 3 atoms bonded and 0 lone pairs, what is its shape?

Back

Trigonal planar.

Front

What molecular geometry would PBr₃ have? (You have to draw this)

Back

Trigonal pyramidal.

Front

How many bonding pairs and lone pairs does a tetrahedral molecule have?

Back

4 bonding pairs, 0 lone pairs.

Front

What is the shape of a molecule with 2 bonding pairs and 2 lone pairs?

Back

Bent.

Front

What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with 5 bonding pairs and 0 lone pairs?

Back

Trigonal bipyramidal.

Front

What is the shape of a molecule with 4 bonding pairs and 1 lone pair?

Back

Seesaw.