VSEPR and Molecular Shape

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What does VSEPR stand for?

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Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

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What is the molecular shape of a molecule with two bonding pairs and no lone pairs?

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Linear

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In covalent bonds, how are electrons shared?

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Electrons are shared between atoms.

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What is the molecular shape of a molecule with three bonding pairs and one lone pair?

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Trigonal pyramidal

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According to VSEPR theory, what do molecules adjust their shapes to minimize?

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Repulsion between pairs of valence electrons.

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What is the molecular shape of a molecule with four bonding pairs and no lone pairs?

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Tetrahedral

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What is the bond angle in a linear molecular shape?

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180 degrees

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What is the bond angle in a trigonal planar molecular shape?

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120 degrees

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What is the bond angle in a tetrahedral molecular shape?

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109.5 degrees

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What is the molecular shape of a molecule with two bonding pairs and two lone pairs?

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Bent or angular