Shapes of molecules and ions, polarity and intermolecular forces Flashcards
1
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Valence shell electron pair repulsion theory
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Pairs of electrons will repel each other as much as possible in a 3D shape
2
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Electronegativity
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A measure of how strongly an atom attracts electrons in a covalent bond
3
Q
Lone pair
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A pair of electrons not actively involved in the formation of a bond
