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Chem220 Chapter 10 NCC
Nivaldo Tro 1st Edition
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01/30/2012

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What does VSEPR stand for?
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Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion
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What is VSEPR
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Electrons and nonbonding electron pairs will position themselves as far apart as possible to minimize repulsion
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Definition of Linear structures
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# of atoms and lone pairs on the central atom = 2
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Definition of Triagonal Planar structureStructures
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# of atoms and lone pairs on the central atom = 3
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Definition of Tetrahedral structure
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# of atoms and lone pairs on the central atom = 4
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Definition of Triagonal structureBipyrimidal
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# of atoms and lone pairs on the central atom = 5
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Definition of Octahedral structure
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# of atoms and lone pairs on the central atom = 6
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What is a dipole moment?
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This is formed between atoms of different electronegativities.
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What is the net dipole moment for the molecule?
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This is the sum of all dipole moments.
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If there is a net dipole moment, then
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The molecule is polar
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If there is not a net dipole moment, then
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The molecule is nonpolar
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If the dipoles cancel each other, then
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The molecule is not dipole and therefore nonpolar
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When adding dipoles to a diagram…
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add dipoles head to talk and maintain direction.
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When diagraming molecular structures, lone pair electrons are treated…
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Lone pair electrons are treated like bonding pairs.
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Lone pair electrons occupy ______ space than bonding pair.
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Lone pair electrons occupy _MORE_ space than bonding pair.
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Do you SEE lone pair electrons?
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No, but they change the shape of the molecule.
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