Save
...
Module 2 Foundations in Chemistry
Chapter 6 Shapes of molecules and intermolecular forces
6.1 Shapes of molecules and ions
Save
Share
Learn
Content
Leaderboard
Learn
Created by
Jayden Clauer
Visit profile
Cards (9)
Valence
shell electrons are the electrons in the
outermost
shell
The electron pairs in the
valence
shell
repel
each other as far apart as possible
Lone
pairs of electrons repel more than
bonded
pairs
Molecules with a linear shape have
2
bonded pairs of electrons and bond angle of
180
degrees
Molecules with a trigonal planar shape have
3
bonded pairs of electrons and bond angle of
120
degrees
Molecules with tetrahedral shape have
4
bonded pairs of electrons and bond angle
109.5
degrees
Molecules with octahedral shape have
6
bonded pairs of electrons and bond angle
90
degrees
Molecules with a bent shape have
2
bonded pair of electrons,
2
lone pairs of electrons and bond angle
104.5
degrees
Molecules with a bipyramidol shape have
3
bonded pairs of electrons,
1
lone pair of electrons and bond angle
107
degrees