8. ACP REVIEW - 7C VSEPR Theory

Front

What is the molecular shape of water (H₂O)?

Back

Bent

Front

What is the bond angle for a trigonal planar molecule?

Back

120 Degrees

Front

What is the hybridization of the central atom in BCl₃?

Back

sp²

Front

What is the hybridization of the central atom in NH₃?

Back

sp³

Front

What is the molecular shape of carbon tetrafluoride (CF₄)?

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Tetrahedral

Front

Define VSEPR Theory.

Back

VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) Theory predicts the shape of molecules based on the repulsion between electron pairs around a central atom.

Front

What is the bond angle for a tetrahedral molecule?

Back

109.5 Degrees

Front

What is the molecular shape of a molecule with sp hybridization?

Back

Linear

Front

What is the molecular shape of a molecule with sp³d hybridization?

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Trigonal bipyramidal

Front

What is the bond angle for a bent molecular shape?

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Less than 120 Degrees, typically around 104.5 Degrees for water.