Unit 5: VSEPR Theory

VSEPR Theory

VSEPR Theory

predicts molecular shape of molecule, only look at what is connected to the central atom.

Molecular Geometry

Linear, Trigonal Planar, Tetrahedral, Trigonal Pyramidal, and Bent.

Linear

0 pairs of non bonding on central atom, 2,4 single/bonding electrons on central atom. 180 degrees.

Trigonal Planar

0 pairs of non bonding on central atom, 3,4 single/bonding on central atom.

Tetrahedral

0 pairs of nonbonding on central atom, 4 single/bonding on central atom.

Trigonal Pyramidal

1 pair of nonbonding on central atom, 3 single/bonding on central atom.

Bent

2 pairs of non bonding pairs on central atom, 2 single/bonding on central atom.