Chapter 9 VSEPR and Hybridization Lecture Notes

A set of high-yield vocabulary flashcards covering VSEPR domains, hybridization, molecular shapes based on lone pairs, and the systematic workflow for Lewis structure problems from Chapter 9.

2 Electron Domains (Bond Angle)

$$180^\circ$$

2 Electron Domains (Hybridization)

$$sp$$

2 Electron Domains (Molecular Shape)

linear

3 Electron Domains (Bond Angle)

$$120^\circ$$

3 Electron Domains (Hybridization)

$$sp^2$$

3 Electron Domains (Molecular Shape)

trigonal planar

4 Electron Domains (Bond Angle)

$$109.5^\circ$$

4 Electron Domains (Hybridization)

$$sp^3$$

4 Electron Domains (Molecular Geometry/Shape)

tetrahedral

5 Electron Domains (Hybridization)

$$sp^3d$$

5 Electron Domains (Molecular Shape)

trigonal bipyramidal

6 Electron Domains (Hybridization)

$$sp^3d^2$$

6 Electron Domains (Molecular Shape)

octahedral

4 Domains, 0 LP Shape

tetrahedral

4 Domains, 1 LP Shape

trigonal pyramidal

4 Domains, 2 LP Shape

bent

5 Domains, 0 LP Shape

trigonal bipyramidal

5 Domains, 1 LP Shape

seesaw

5 Domains, 2 LP Shape

T-shaped

5 Domains, 3 LP Shape

linear

6 Domains, 0 LP Shape

octahedral

6 Domains, 1 LP Shape

square pyramidal

6 Domains, 2 LP Shape

square planar

Workflow Step 1

Draw Lewis

Workflow Step 2

Count Domains

Workflow Step 3

VSPER Shape

Workflow Step 4

Polarity

Workflow Step 5

Hybridization