Bonding Mini-Test Review

A molecular geometry with 3 bonding pairs is

• Trigonal pyramidal

• Trigonal planar

• Trigonal bipyramidal

• T-shaped

A molecular geometry with 2 lone pairs and 2 bonding pairs is

• Tetrahedral

• Trigonal pyramidal

• Bent

• Linear

The bond angle of trigonal planar is

• 90 degrees

• 120 degrees

• Less than 120 degrees

• Less than 90 degrees

What is the VSEPR theory used to predict?

• Bond Strength
• Polarity
• Molecular Shape
• Electronegativity

Which molecule would have this molecular geometry?

• BF₃
• CH₄
• PCl₅
• CO₂

What molecule could this be? 

• BF₃
• CH₄
• H₂O
• CO₂

Who could this molecule be?

• CH₄
• CO₂
• PCl₅
• BF₃

Who could this be? 

• CO₂
• NH₃
• H₂S
• CH₄

Who could this molecule be?

• CH₄
• CO₂
• PCl₅
• BF₃

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