Ch 9 (Bond Angles) Flashcards
1
Q
VSPER
A
The shape of a molecule is related to the number of electron domains in the valence shell of the central atom
2
Q
Electron Domains
A
Lone pair
Single, double, or triple bond
3
Q
Two electron domains
A
Linear
180
4
Q
Three electron domains attached to a central atom
A
Trigonal planer
120
5
Q
Four electron domains
AX
4
A
Tetrahedral
109.5
6
Q
Five electron domains
A
Bipyramidal geometry
90, 120, and 180
7
Q
Six electron domains
A
Octahedral
90 and 180
8
Q
Three bonded atoms and one lone pair
AX E
3
A
Trigonal pyramidal
9
Q
Two bonded atoms and two lone pairs
AX E
2 2
A
Bent
10
Q
Five bonded and one lone pair
A
Square pyramidal
11
Q
Four bonded and two lone pairs
A
Square planar
12
Q
Four bonded one lone pair
A
See saw
13
Q
Three bonded two lone pair
A
T shaped
14
Q
Two bonded three lone pair
A
Linear
15
Q
Bond Angles
A
Three atoms are required
