VSEPR & Hybridization

What is the VSEPR theory used to predict?

• Bond Strength
• Polarity
• Molecular Shape
• Electronegativity

According to VSEPR, molecules adjust their shapes to keep which of the following as far away as possible?

• Pairs of valence electrons
• Inner shell electrons
• Mobile Electrons
• Electrons closest to the nucleus

 A lone pair is defined as

• A pair of bonding electrons
• One non-bonding electron
• A pair of non-bonding electrons
• A pair of electrons on the central atom

What is the the shape of this molecule according to VSPER theory?

• Linear
• Tetrahedral
• Trigonal Planar
• Trigonal pyramidal

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

How many sigma and pi bonds does this have?

• 1 sigma and 1 pi
• 2 sigma and 1 pi
• 1 sigma and 2 pi
• 2 sigma and 2 pi

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

How many sigma and pi bonds does this have? 

• 3 sigma and 2 pi
• 5 sigma and 5 pi
• 5 sigma and 0 pi
• 0 sigma and 5 pi

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

How many pi bonds are there in a single bond? 

• 0
• 1
• 2
• 3

Nitrogen atom undergo

• sp hybridization
• sp² hybridization
• sp³ hybridization
• dsp³ hybridization

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Xe atom undergo

• sp hybridization
• sp² hybridization
• sp³ hybridization
• dsp³ hybridization

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Which molecule will undergo sp³ hybridization?

• CO₂
• NH₃
• SO₃
• NO₂