GENERAL CHEMISTRY

Chapter 10 -- Key Concepts

Use VSEPR theory to determine the shape of a molecule or ion.
Use VSEPR theory to determine whether the geometry of a molecule or ion is distorted from ideal.
Use VSEPR theory to determine the approximate bond angles in a molecule or ion.
Determine whether a molecule is polar or non-polar.
Understand the concept of hybrdization.
Determine the hybridization of atoms in molecules.
Describe the difference between sigma and pi bonds.
Understand the restrcitions that pi bonds place on molecular geometry.
Use molecular orbital theory to describe the bonding in period 1 and 2 diatomics.
Use molecular orbital theory to determine bond order in period 1 and 2 diatomics.
Use molecular orbital theory to assess the number of unpaired electrons in period 1 and 2 diatomics.
Use molecular orbital theory to assess relative bond length and bond strengths in period 1 and 2 diatomics.