FLASHCARD: WS 4-5 Molecular Geometry and Polarity 2024

Front

What is the shape of the CO₂ molecule?

Back

Linear

Front

Which molecular shape has 2 different bond angles present in the same molecule?

Back

Trigonal bipyramidal

Front

What type of bond involves equal sharing of electrons?

Back

Nonpolar covalent

Front

What does VSEPR theory predict?

Back

Molecular shape

Front

According to VSEPR, what do molecules adjust their shapes to keep as far away as possible?

Back

Pairs of valence electrons

Front

Define VSEPR theory.

Back

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion theory; it predicts the shape of molecules based on the repulsion between electron pairs.

Front

What is a polar covalent bond?

Back

A bond where electrons are shared unequally between atoms.

Front

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

Back

Tetrahedral

Front

What is the bond angle in a trigonal planar molecule?

Back

120 degrees

Front

What is the bond angle in a tetrahedral molecule?

Back

109.5 degrees