Molecular Geometry Quiz

What molecule could this be? 

• BF₃

• CH₄

• H₂O

• CO₂

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What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with a central atom that has no lone pairs and is bonded to four other atoms?

• Linear

• Tetrahedral

• Trigonal planar

• Bent

According to VSEPR theory, what is the bond angle in a molecule with a trigonal planar shape?

What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with a central atom that has two lone pairs and is bonded to two other atoms?

• Linear

• Tetrahedral

• Bent

• Trigonal planar

Which of the following molecular geometries is associated with a central atom that has one lone pair and is bonded to three other atoms?

• Trigonal planar

• Tetrahedral

• Trigonal pyramidal

• Linear

According to VSEPR theory, which of the following is the correct bond angle for a molecule with a tetrahedral shape?

• 90^o

• 109.5^o

• 120^o

• 180^o

What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with a central atom that has three lone pairs and is bonded to one other atom?

• Linear

• Bent

• Tetrahedral

• Trigonal planar

In a molecule with a square planar geometry, what is the bond angle between the atoms surrounding the central atom?

What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with a central atom that has one lone pair and is bonded to two other atoms?

• Linear

• Bent

• Trigonal planar

• Tetrahedral