VSEPR

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What does VSEPR stand for?

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Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

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What is the primary purpose of VSEPR theory?

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To determine the shape and geometry of molecules based on electron pair repulsion.

Front

What molecular shape is formed when there are 3 bonded atoms and 0 lone pairs?

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Trigonal planar.

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What is the bond angle in a tetrahedral molecular geometry?

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109.5 degrees.

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What molecular shape is formed when there are 2 bonded atoms and 0 lone pairs?

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Linear.

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What is the bond angle in a linear molecular geometry?

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180 degrees.

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How many lone pairs are present in a trigonal planar molecule?

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0 lone pairs.

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What molecular shape is formed when there are 4 bonded atoms and 0 lone pairs?

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Tetrahedral.

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What is the bond angle in a trigonal planar molecular geometry?

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120 degrees.

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What molecular shape is formed when there are 3 bonded atoms and 1 lone pair?

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Trigonal pyramidal.