Molecular Shapes
This theory states that the shape of a molecule is determined by the valence electrons surrounding the central atom.
What is the VSEPR Theory?
Negatively charged ions.
What are anions?
Polyatomic ions that contain ______ end in -ite or -ate.
What is oxygen?
From left to right across the periodic table, electronegativity does this.
What is increases?
A molecule’s _____ affects both the physical and chemical properties of the substance.
What is shape?
_____ are ionic compounds made up of cations and anions.
What are salts?
This ending is used for the polyatomic ion with the least amount of oxygens.
What is -ite?
Moving down a group, electronegativity does this.
What is linear?
CaS
What is calcium sulfide?
CO32-
What is carbonate?
This group does not have electronegativity values.
What are the noble gases?
This molecular shape contains 2 bonded atoms and 1 lone pair.
What is bent?
Cu3P2
What is copper (II) phosphide?
OH-
What is hydroxide?
The greater the difference between the electronegativity values of 2 elements joined by a bond, the greater the ______ of the bond.
What is polarity?
CH4 has this molecular shape.
What is tetrahedral?
The formula for iron (III) bromide.
What is FeBr3?
Hypochlorite
What is ClO-?
This bond type has electronegativity values between 0.5 and 2.1.
What is a polar covalent bond?