VSEPR Theory and Molecular Geometry

These flashcards cover the different molecular geometries and their corresponding bond angles as described in the VSEPR Theory.

What is the molecular shape of AX2E0?

Linear with a bond angle of 180°.

How does AX3E0 molecular geometry look like?

Trigonal planar with a bond angle of 120°.

What is the shape and bond angle for AX2E1?

Bent shape with a bond angle of approximately 119°.

Describe the molecular geometry of AX4E0.

Tetrahedral with a bond angle of 109.5°.

What is the bond angle for AX3E1?

Trigonal pyramidal with a bond angle of approximately 107.3°.

What molecular shape corresponds to AX2E2?

Bent with a bond angle of approximately 104.5°.

What is the electron geometry of AX5E0?

Trigonal bipyramidal with bond angles of 90° and 120°.

What is the shape and angles for AX4E1?

See-saw shape with bond angles of 86.5°, 102°, and 187°.

Describe the geometry of AX3E2.

T-shape with bond angles of 87.5° and 185°.

What is the shape of AX6E0 and its bond angles?

Octahedral with bond angles of 90° and 180°.

What does AX5E1 represent in terms of molecular shape?

Square pyramidal with bond angles of 84.8° and 180°.

What is the definition of VSEPR Theory?

VSEPR Theory explains the 3D structures of molecules based on electron group repulsion.