Molecular Geometry (VSEPR Theory)

Choose the correct shape for this molecule:

• Trigonal planar
• Trigonal pyramidal
• Bent
• Tetrahedral

Choose the correct shape for this molecule:

• linear
• Trigonal pyramidal
• Bent
• Tetrahedral

The geometry of a molecule with 4 bonded pairs of electrons and 0 lone pairs of electrons, AB₄

• Tetrahedral

• Trigonal Planar

• Bent

• Trigonal Pyramidal

• Linear

The geometry of a molecule with 2 bonded pairs of electrons and 2 lone pairs of electrons, AB₂E₂

• Tetrahedral

• Trigonal Planar

• Bent

• Trigonal Pyramidal

• Linear

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• trigonal pyramid
• linear
• bent
• angular

 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 VSEPR theory used to predict?

• Bond Strength
• Polarity
• Molecular Shape
• Electronegativity

What is the molecular shape of the following?

• T-Shape

• See-Saw

• Trigonal Planar

• Octahedral

What is the shape of the following molecular structure?

• Trigonal Pyramidal

• Trigonal Planar

• T-Shape

• Tetrahedral

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