3rd - VSEPR & Hybridization Practice [Honors/IH]

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What is VSEPR theory?

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VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory is a model used to predict the geometry of individual molecules based on the repulsion between the electron pairs in the valence shell of the central atom.

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What is hybridization in chemistry?

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Hybridization is the concept of mixing atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals, which can then form bonds with other atoms.

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What molecular geometry is associated with sp hybridization?

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Linear geometry with a bond angle of 180 degrees.

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What molecular geometry is associated with sp² hybridization?

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Trigonal planar geometry with bond angles of 120 degrees.

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What molecular geometry is associated with sp³ hybridization?

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Tetrahedral geometry with bond angles of approximately 109.5 degrees.

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What is the molecular shape of CO₂?

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Linear.

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What is the molecular shape of NH₃?

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Trigonal pyramidal.

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What is the molecular shape of H₂S?

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Bent.

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What is the molecular shape of CH₄?

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Tetrahedral.

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What is the bond angle in a trigonal planar molecule?

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120 degrees.