Molecular Geometry Quiz

What does VSEPR stand for?

• Valence Shell Energy Pair Repulsion

• Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

Why does a molecule adopt a particular geometry?

• To maximize the potential energy

• To minimize the potential energy

What is the electron domain geometry of a sp hybridized atom?

• Tetrahedral

• Linear

What is the electron domain geometry of a sp2 hybridized atom?

• Tetrahedral

• Trigonal Planar

What is the electron domain geometry of a sp3 hybridized atom?

• Tetrahedral

• Linear

What is the molecular geometry of a sp3 hybridized atom with one lone pair?

• Trigonal Pyramidal

• Trigonal Planar

What is the molecular geometry of a sp3 hybridized atom with two lone pairs?

• Bent

• Tetrahedral

What is the molecular geometry of a sp3 hybridized atom with three lone pairs?

• Trigonal Planar

• Tetrahedral

What is the molecular geometry of a sp3 hybridized atom with four lone pairs?

• Bent

• Tetrahedral

What determines the hybridization of a central atom in a molecule?

• Number of electron domains

• Number of covalent bonds only