VSEPR & Molecule Polarity Practice

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What is the VSEPR theory used to predict?

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Molecular Shape

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Will this molecule be polar or nonpolar?

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polar

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The ability of an atom to attract electrons to itself is called

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electronegativity

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VSEPR stands for ________ theory.

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Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

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Will this molecule be polar or nonpolar?

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nonpolar

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What does a polar molecule have that a nonpolar molecule does not?

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A polar molecule has a net dipole moment due to the uneven distribution of electrons.

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What is the significance of electronegativity in determining molecular polarity?

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Electronegativity differences between atoms in a molecule can lead to polar bonds, affecting the overall polarity of the molecule.

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What shape does a molecule with four bonding pairs and no lone pairs have according to VSEPR theory?

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Tetrahedral

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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

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How does the presence of lone pairs affect molecular geometry?

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Lone pairs repel more strongly than bonding pairs, altering the bond angles and overall shape.