Molecular Geometry

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What is Molecular Geometry?

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Molecular Geometry refers to the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms within a molecule, which influences its physical and chemical properties.

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What is the VSEPR Theory?

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The Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory is a model used to predict the geometry of individual molecules based on the repulsion between electron pairs in the valence shell of the central atom.

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What is a Tetrahedral molecule?

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A Tetrahedral molecule has a central atom bonded to four other atoms, with bond angles of approximately 109.5 degrees.

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What is a Trigonal Planar molecule?

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A Trigonal Planar molecule has a central atom bonded to three other atoms, arranged in a flat plane with bond angles of 120 degrees.

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What is a Linear molecule?

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A Linear molecule has a central atom bonded to two other atoms, with a bond angle of 180 degrees.

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What is a Bent molecule?

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A Bent molecule has a central atom bonded to two other atoms with one or more lone pairs, resulting in a bond angle less than 180 degrees.

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What is a Trigonal Pyramidal molecule?

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A Trigonal Pyramidal molecule has a central atom bonded to three other atoms and one lone pair, resulting in a bond angle of approximately 107 degrees.

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What is an Octahedral molecule?

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An Octahedral molecule has a central atom bonded to six other atoms, with bond angles of 90 degrees.

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What is a Lewis Structure?

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A Lewis Structure is a diagram that shows the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist.

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What are Lone Pairs?

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Lone pairs are pairs of valence electrons that are not involved in bonding and are located on the central atom.