Self Assessment_CH09_Molecular Geometry

Which of these molecules will have this molecular geometry? (Hint: Count number of bonds)

• PCl₅

• SF₆

• CF₅

• SnF₄

Which of the following molecules has this molecular geometry? (Hint: Count the bonded pairs)

• PCl₅

• SiO₄

• SCl₆

• CH₄

What is the VSEPR theory used to predict?

• Bond Strength
• Polarity
• Molecular Shape
• Electronegativity

How many lone pairs of electrons are on the N atom in NF3? (Hint: Draw the Lewis Structure)

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 0

Three pairs of electrons are shared in a

• Single bond
• Double bond
• Triple bond

Which Lewis Dot Model drawing correctly shows an O₂ molecule? (Hint: Count the number of electrons. How many should each atom have?)

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Which is the correct molecular structure for carbon dioxide?

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What molecular shape is the structure shown here? (H₂O)

• tetrahedral
• trigonal planar
• bent
• trigonal pyramidal

Which of the following will have this geometry?

• H₂S

• CCl₄

• NH₃

• HCl

Which of the following structures would you draw for CCl₄ ?

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