Chemistry VSPR

How are covalent bonds explained?

• When one atom takes the other atom's electron
• When the atom shares an electron with an another atom
• When the two nucleus merge
• When the neutrons leave the nucleus

What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

• 2 Nonmetals
• 1 Nonmetal and 1 Metal
• 2 Metals
• 2 Noble Gases

How many electrons are shared in a triple bond?

• 6
• 3
• 6 pairs
• 5

What is the shape of H₂O?

• linear
• tetrahedral
• bent
• trigonal pyramidal

What is the structure of an ammonia (NH₃) molecule?

• Tetrahedral
• Trigonal planar
• Trigonal pyramidal
• Octahedral

SiCl₄ has what shape?

• square planar
• square pyramidal
• tetrahedral
• octahedral

How many lone pairs are in this molecule's structure?

• 6
• 2
• 0
• 4

VSEPR stands for ________ theory.

• Valence Structure of Electron Pyramids and Regression
• Varied Structures of Electrons Paired and Replaced
• Varied Shell Energy of Protons and Radiation
• Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

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• trigonal pyramid
• linear
• bent
• angular

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• tetrahedral
• trigonal pyramid
• angular or bent
• trigonal plane