VSEPR Flashcard

Front

What is the molecular geometry of CCl4?

Back

Tetrahedral

Front

In covalent bonds, how are electrons treated?

Back

Electrons are shared.

Front

Which type of bonding typically has the highest melting and boiling points?

Back

Ionic bonding.

Front

What does the symbol above F in a Lewis structure indicate?

Back

Electrons are more attracted to F than H.

Front

In a polar covalent bond, how are electrons shared?

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Unequally.

Front

What is VSEPR theory used for?

Back

To predict the geometry of molecular structures based on electron pair repulsion.

Front

Define electronegativity.

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between polar and nonpolar covalent bonds?

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Polar covalent bonds have unequal sharing of electrons, while nonpolar covalent bonds have equal sharing.

Front

What is a Lewis structure?

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A diagram that shows the bonding between atoms and the lone pairs of electrons.

Front

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

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Linear.