Valence Shell electron pair repulsion model 3D models VSEPR Lesson Valence Shell electron pair repulsion model 3D models
Predicting Molecular (3D) Shape of Molecule Total # of electron pairs around central atom # of bonding pairs Molecular Geometry Angle 3D Shape (See rest of Powerpoint) 2 Linear 180 degrees 3 Trigonal planar 120 degrees Bent 1 4 Tetrahedral 109.5 degrees Trigonal pyramidal <109.5 degrees 5 Trigonal bipyramidal 90, 120, & 180 degrees Seesaw T-shaped 6 Octahedral 90 & 180 degrees Square pyramidal <90 & 180 degrees Square planar
Linear
Trigonal Planar
Bent
Trigonal Pyramidal
Tetrahedral
Trigonal Bipyramidal
Octahedral
Square Planar
T-Shaped
See-Saw
Square Pyramidal