13 Molecular Geometries
This flashcard set outlines common molecular shapes as predicted by the Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory. It includes ideal geometries and variations caused by lone pairs, helping to visualize 3D molecular structures and their electron domain arrangements.
Linear
Key Terms
Linear
Trigonal Planar
Bent
With 1 lone pair
Tetrahedral
Trigonal Pyramidal
Like tetrahedral with 1 lone pair
Bent (2)
Like tetrahedral with 2 lone pairs
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Linear | |
Trigonal Planar | |
Bent | With 1 lone pair |
Tetrahedral | |
Trigonal Pyramidal | Like tetrahedral with 1 lone pair |
Bent (2) | Like tetrahedral with 2 lone pairs |
Trigonal Bipyramidal | |
Seesaw | Like trigonal bipyramidal with 1 lone pair |
T | Like trigonal bipyramidal with 2 lone pairs |
Linear (2) | Like trigonal bipyramidal with 3 lone pairs |
Octahedral | |
Square Pyramidal | Like octahedral with 1 lone pair |
Square Planar | Like octahedral with 1 lone pair |
Molecular Geometries (13) | Linear, Trigonal Planar, Bent, Tetrahedral, Trigonal Pyramidal, Bent (2), Trigonal Bipyramidal, Seesaw, T, Linear (2), Octahedral, Square Pyramidal, Square Planar. |