Explain VSEPR conceptually

[aphung1E]

Can someone explain what VSEPR does or what information it tells us?

[Harry Zhang 1B]

VSEPR gives the 3d shape and the bond angles within a molecule and is able to give us information in terms of the molecule's polarity and how lone pairs repulse each other, which cannot be given by simply looking at the lewis structure.

[AryaG_4C]

VSEPR essentially is important as it shows us where the lone pairs should be located with respect to the central atom to ensure max repulsion and gives the 3D shape of the molecule.

[Eugene Chung 3F]

Basically, the VSEPR model is the 3D model of a molecule where all ‘things’ are as far as they can be.

[emwoodc]

VESPR model is what we name all the models that are in 3D, gives us a more in-depth look at how the molecule is arranged in real life.

[Victoria Otuya 4F]

Also the formula is very helpful (AXE) with determining the shape of the molecule.

[Prasanna Padmanabham 4I]

VSPER stands for Valence shell electron pair repulsion theory. While lewis structures are helpful to figure out single/double bonds and the number of lone pairs etc. VSPER takes electron pair repulsions into considerations and allows us to think about the 3D shape of the molecule.

[Snigdha Uppu 1G]

VSEPR provides a 3D model for a molecule based on the regions of electron density.

[Jacob Villar 2C]

VSEPR is a model that shows atomic structure, but with the inclusion of factors such as bond angles and electron repulsion.

[Jarrett Peyrefitte 2K]

VESPR is for naming models that are in 3D, how lone pairs repulse each other, and how the molecule is arranged.

[HanaAwad_4B]

VSEPR gives us three-dimensional geometry. This is important because it helps us know whether a molecule is polar or nonpolar

[ShravanPatel2B]

VSEPR gives us a 3D model of molecules and compounds. This allows us to predict the functions of the molecules since structure is related to function.

[Shail Avasthi 2C]

VSEPR predicts the shapes of molecules by using the principle that regions of electron density around a central atom will tend to maximize their distance from one another. This principle leads to the various VSEPR geometries, such as trigonal bipyramidal, tetrahedral, etc. These shapes maximize the distance from each atom to the next for any given number of regions of electron density.