Explaining Shapes Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Steps
A
State number of bonding and lone pairs
Stars electrons pairs repel and try get as far as possible
No lone pairs (electron pairs repel equally )
Lone pairs repel more than bonding pairs
State actual shape and angle
2
Q
2
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Lone pairs repel more than bonding pairs and reduce bond angle
3
Q
How does an intermolecular force arises
A
Uneven distribution of elextrons in one molecule induces dipole in neighbouring molecule
Symmetrical cances out dipole