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Positive ions in a crystal repel each other
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VSEPR theory is a model that predicts the three-dimensional molecular geometry of molecules based on the repulsion between electron pairs in the valence shell of an atom. It helps to determine the shape of molecules by considering the number of bonding and nonbonding electron pairs around the central atom.
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Which theory describe the way atoms are arranged within a molecule?
the VSEPR theory
What 2 theories can be used to predict molecular geometry?
VSEPR - valence shell electron pair repulsion theory Hybridisation- e.g. Sp, Sp2, sp3, Sp3d2 etc Hybridisation predicts regular geometries-- VSEPR has the advantage of predicting how bond angles may deviate from the regular geometries.
What are repelled in VSEPR theory?
Electron pairs
What compound would have a vsepr formula in AX3?
The Valence shell electron pair repulsion, or VSEPR is a simple technique for predicting the shape or geometry of atomic centers. The VSEPR formula is used in small molecules and molecular ions.
What is the difference between the Lewis model and the valence-shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) model?
VSEPR only shows the geometric shape of the element
What is a visual model of molecular geometry?
VSEPR theory
What theory describes the way atoms are arranged within a molecule?
The standard model.
Can the VSEPR theory be used to predict the shapes of all molecule?
no, not all molecules obey the VSEPR theory, there is an exeption considered for the SIO2 molecules which obeys not the VSEPR theory
What is describe by the VSEPR theory?
How atoms are arranged in a molecule.
Is the VSEPR mode a physical model a conceptual model?
VSEPR is a conceptual model, as it has not been directly observed.
What is vsepr model mainly used for?
The VSEPR model is used mainly to determine molecular shape.
Which theory describe the way atoms are arranged within a molecule?
the VSEPR theory
What does vsepr theory tell us about a molecule?
VSEPR predict the geometry of a chemical molecule.
What 2 theories can be used to predict molecular geometry?
VSEPR - valence shell electron pair repulsion theory Hybridisation- e.g. Sp, Sp2, sp3, Sp3d2 etc Hybridisation predicts regular geometries-- VSEPR has the advantage of predicting how bond angles may deviate from the regular geometries.
What is the vsepr theory used to predict?
According the VSEPR theory of molecular geometry, the geometry of SCl2 would be the same as H2O which is a bent angle
What are repelled in VSEPR theory?
Electron pairs
What is repelled in the VSEPR theory?
Electron pairs
