VSEPR Theory Practice

What molecule could this be? 

• BF₃

• CH₄

• H₂O

• CO₂

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Who could this molecule be?

• CH₄

• CO₂

• PCl₅

• BF₃

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

A molecule with a lone pair on the central atom would have the same electron and molecular geometry

• True

• False

VSEPR theory is to

• determine the number of bonding and lone pairs electrons

• determine the number of ECC

• determine the shape and geometry of molecule

• determine the lewis structure of molecule

3 atoms bonded and 0 lone pairs

• linear

• trigonal planar

• bent

• tetrahedral

• trigonal pyramidal

Which VSEPR structure will NH₃ make?

• Linear

• Bent

• Tetrahedral

• Triangular Pyramidal

Which VSEPR structure will CO₂ make?

• Linear

• Bent

• Tetrahedral

• Trigonal Pyramidal

4 bonds and 0 lone pairs

• Linear

• Trigonal planar

• Bent

• Tetrahedral

What is the bond angle for the CH₄ molecule?

• 120°

• 107°

• 109.5°

• 90°

Choose the correct shape for this molecule:

• Trigonal planar

• Trigonal pyramidal

• Tetrahedral

• Linear