Question

Using the VSEPR Theory, name and sketch the shape of H20.

Answer 1

first draw lewis structure, then count # of ligands + # of lone pairs.

Assign \(X_iE_j\) designation, see corresponding geometry, draw it.

Answer 2

what's a ligand?

Answer 3

a ligand is an atom, or functional group, attached to the central atom.

Answer 4

student trainee i hope you're not going to give out straight answers.

Answer 5

Valance Shell Electron Pair Repulsion theory is a theory about how atoms and everything included like protons, electrons, and neutrons, further it explains how their charges form shapes. so with Water you have 2 hydrogens for 1 oxygen. if you look on the periodic table u can see that oxygen is in in column 6 that means every compound in that column has 6 valance electrons. hydrogen only has one times that number by two. So you have a total of 8 valance electrons. In this drawing ill show you the lewis dot structure and also the 3-d model. hope that clears it up. you should look into the geometry of it its pretty common sense after u get a firm understanding of the lewis dot and what now. Best of luck.