Draw VSEPR Structures: CsF Ionic, Polar Covalent or Non-Polar?

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The discussion centers on drawing VSEPR structures for CsF, with participants clarifying the nature of the bond. CsF is identified as an ionic compound, which complicates the application of VSEPR theory, typically used for covalent bonds. Users express confusion about how to represent CsF's structure, as VSEPR is not applicable to ionic compounds. The consensus is that while CsF can be represented with Lewis structures, it does not fit the VSEPR model due to its ionic characteristics. Participants seek guidance on how to approach the assignment given these constraints.
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I'm supposed to draw VSEPR structures showing all valence electrons for the molecule. Draw in the partial charges δ+ and δ- if they exist. Classify the molecules as ionic, polar covalent or non-polar covalent. Some molecules may be of hypothetical existence.


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I want to know about CsF


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What exactly do they mean VSEPR structure I have never had to draw them. I assume I have to draw the actual geometry? For this one it is just linear. I don't know how to show you what I have. I actually have more of a lewis structre.
[Cs+][F-] I have fluoride ion with 6 dots around it.

So this is ionic. I have the arrow drawn from Cs going to F. Is this right? Is this what they want ?
 
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If you read what VSEPR is about, you'll discover that it applies only to covalent bonding between the atoms, not to ionic. The chemical bond in CsF is the most ionic one could imagine.
 
Can someone please tell me how to draw VSEPR strutures? Please
 
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Its a bit large to cover in a single post.
 
dextercioby said:
If you read what VSEPR is about, you'll discover that it applies only to covalent bonding between the atoms, not to ionic. The chemical bond in CsF is the most ionic one could imagine.

Why is this so ? And I read the wikipage posted. So if I have CsF what am I supposed to do? Thanks
 

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