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According to the Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory, electron pairs in an atom's valence shell arrange themselves to ______ repulsion.
According to the Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory, electron pairs in an atom's valence shell arrange themselves to ______ repulsion.
minimize
In carbon dioxide ($CO_2$), the individual C-O bonds are ______, but the molecule as a whole is nonpolar due to the symmetrical arrangement of these bonds.
In carbon dioxide ($CO_2$), the individual C-O bonds are ______, but the molecule as a whole is nonpolar due to the symmetrical arrangement of these bonds.
polar
Electronegativity reflects an atom's ability to ______ electrons within a chemical bond.
Electronegativity reflects an atom's ability to ______ electrons within a chemical bond.
attract
The shape of a water molecule is ______, with a bond angle of 104.5° between the two O-H bonds.
The shape of a water molecule is ______, with a bond angle of 104.5° between the two O-H bonds.
In a molecule, if the dipole moments of individual bonds are equal in magnitude but point in opposite directions, they ______ each other, resulting in a nonpolar molecule.
In a molecule, if the dipole moments of individual bonds are equal in magnitude but point in opposite directions, they ______ each other, resulting in a nonpolar molecule.
Shared pairs are called ______ pairs, while unshared pairs are called as lone pairs.
Shared pairs are called ______ pairs, while unshared pairs are called as lone pairs.
The ______ of a molecule significantly impacts its overall polarity, especially when polar bonds are present.
The ______ of a molecule significantly impacts its overall polarity, especially when polar bonds are present.
A polar bond is formed when there is a difference in ______ between the atoms involved in the bond.
A polar bond is formed when there is a difference in ______ between the atoms involved in the bond.
Unlike water, carbon dioxide's ______ moments cancel out due to its molecular shape, making it a nonpolar molecule.
Unlike water, carbon dioxide's ______ moments cancel out due to its molecular shape, making it a nonpolar molecule.
The dash-wedge notation convention helps to represent the ______ structure of molecules on a two-dimensional surface.
The dash-wedge notation convention helps to represent the ______ structure of molecules on a two-dimensional surface.
______ geometry considers both bonding and lone pairs of electrons around the central atom, influencing the overall shape.
______ geometry considers both bonding and lone pairs of electrons around the central atom, influencing the overall shape.
A solid ______ in dash-wedge notation indicates a bond coming out of the plane toward the viewer, representing spatial orientation.
A solid ______ in dash-wedge notation indicates a bond coming out of the plane toward the viewer, representing spatial orientation.
In carbon dioxide, each carbon-oxygen bond acts like a team in a tug-of-war, with the arrows, or ______, pointing towards the slightly more negative oxygen side.
In carbon dioxide, each carbon-oxygen bond acts like a team in a tug-of-war, with the arrows, or ______, pointing towards the slightly more negative oxygen side.
______ geometry focuses solely on the arrangement of atoms in a molecule, disregarding lone pairs in determining the shape.
______ geometry focuses solely on the arrangement of atoms in a molecule, disregarding lone pairs in determining the shape.
When all electron pairs are considered, if a molecule has four electron pairs around the central atom, its electron pair geometry is ______.
When all electron pairs are considered, if a molecule has four electron pairs around the central atom, its electron pair geometry is ______.
Even though each bond in carbon dioxide is polar, the molecule remains nonpolar because the dipole moments cancel out, resulting in a net dipole moment of ______.
Even though each bond in carbon dioxide is polar, the molecule remains nonpolar because the dipole moments cancel out, resulting in a net dipole moment of ______.
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Covalent Bonds
Covalent Bonds
Forces that link atoms, creating definite arrangements.
VSEPR Theory
VSEPR Theory
Theory that valence shell electron pairs arrange themselves to minimize repulsion.
Bonding Pairs
Bonding Pairs
Electrons shared between atoms.
Lone Pairs
Lone Pairs
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Molecular Polarity
Molecular Polarity
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Electronegativity
Electronegativity
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Dipole Moment
Dipole Moment
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Dipole Cancellation
Dipole Cancellation
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Carbon Dioxide (COâ‚‚) Polarity
Carbon Dioxide (COâ‚‚) Polarity
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Electron Pair Geometry
Electron Pair Geometry
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Molecular Geometry
Molecular Geometry
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Tetrahedral vs. Trigonal Pyramidal
Tetrahedral vs. Trigonal Pyramidal
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Dash-Wedge Notation
Dash-Wedge Notation
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Solid Wedge
Solid Wedge
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Dashed Wedge
Dashed Wedge
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Study Notes
- Covalent bonds facilitate definite atomic arrangements.
- Carbon dioxide exhibits a linear structure in any state.
- Water forms a bent shape with a 104.5° angle between O-H bonds.
Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory
- Electron pairs in an atom's valence shell arrange to minimize repulsion.
- Electron pairs can be bonding (shared) or non-bonding (lone pairs).
- Lone pairs significantly affect the molecule's shape and geometry.
Molecular Polarity
- Molecular shape affects overall polarity.
- Carbon dioxide is linear with oxygen atoms on either side of carbon.
- Oxygen is more electronegative, gets a partial negative charge (o).
- Carbon is less electronegative, gets a partial positive charge (*).
- Electronegativity is an atom's tendency to attract electrons in a bond.
- Each element's electronegativity indicates its pull on electrons.
- Carbon dioxide is nonpolar despite polar bonds due to its shape.
- Bond polarity can be visualized as an arrow (dipole moment).
- The arrowhead points to the negative end, the tail to the positive end.
- In CO2, dipole moments are equal but opposite, canceling each other out.
- Water's shape causes dipole moments to not cancel, making it polar.
- CO2 is like balanced tug-of-war teams, resulting in no net movement.
- Despite each bond being polar, CO2 has a net dipole moment of zero.
Electron Pair vs. Molecular Geometry
- Describes molecular shape
- Electron pair geometry includes bonding and lone pairs.
- It describes the spatial arrangement of all electron pairs around the central atom.
- Electron pairs repel each other, and position themselves as far apart as possible.
- Molecular geometry only considers atom placement, ignoring lone pairs.
- Molecular geometry describes the shape formed by the atoms themselves.
- With four electron pairs (one lone pair), electron pair geometry is tetrahedral, but molecular geometry is trigonal pyramidal.
Dash-Wedge Notation
- Represents 3D molecular structure on a 2D surface.
- Solid wedge (filled) depicts a bond coming out of the plane.
- Dashed wedge (hashed) depicts a bond going into the plane.
- A straight line (dash) represents a bond lying in the plane.
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