4.4 - THE VALENCE SHELL ELECTRON PAIR REPULSION (VSEPR) THEORY
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Define VSEPR Theory.
💡 Hint: Think about how electrons behave around atoms.
What is the geometry of CH4?
💡 Hint: Remember, it has four bonding pairs.
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What does VSEPR Theory stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what electrons in the outer shell do.
True or False: Lone pairs take up more space than bonding pairs.
💡 Hint: Consider how they affect bond angles.
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Predict the shape of SF6 and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Count the number of bonding pairs.
How does the presence of two lone pairs affect the bond angle in H2O?
💡 Hint: Compare this to the ideal tetrahedral angle.
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