5.5 Molecular Geometry And Vseper

Description of the five common molecular geometries and explanation of the VSEPER theory.

Linear molecule- composed of two covalently bonded atoms Trigonal planar molecule- composed of 3 bonded atoms- this represents a molecule that displays an exception to the octet rule. 3 clouds around the central atom or 3 "things" Tetrahedral molecule- contains 4 clouds " 4 things" around the central atom- The repulsion is such that 109.5 degree angles are formed Non bonding pairs are more commonly known as lone pairs of electrons 4 "things" off of the central atom- all "things" electron clouds repel eachother trigoanal planar- only "3 things" clouds off of the central atom