VSEPR Flashcard

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When molecules are sharing electrons, these are called...

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bonding electrons

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The central atom is known as the _________.

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steric center

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In a molecule, some of the valence electrons are shared between atoms to form...

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covalent bonds

Front

In covalent molecules, electrons will tend to stay _________ from each other.

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far away

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VSEPR revolves around the theory that....

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electrons repel each other

Front

What is the shape of a molecule determined by according to VSEPR theory?

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The arrangement of electron pairs around the central atom.

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What are lone pairs?

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Pairs of valence electrons that are not shared with another atom.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electrons between atoms.

Front

What does VSEPR stand for?

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Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion.

Front

How do lone pairs affect molecular shape?

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Lone pairs occupy space and repel bonding pairs, altering the shape.