VSEPR Intro CW

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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 basic principle of VSEPR theory?

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The shape of a molecule is determined by the repulsion between electron pairs in the valence shell.

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How many electron domains are there in a molecule with 4 bonded atoms and no lone pairs?

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4.

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What is the molecular shape of a molecule with 3 bonded atoms and 1 lone pair?

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Trigonal pyramidal.

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What is the electron domain geometry of a molecule with 5 electron domains?

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Trigonal bipyramidal.

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How many lone pairs are present in a square pyramidal molecular shape?

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1.

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What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with 2 bonded atoms and 2 lone pairs?

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Bent.

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What is the molecular shape of ICl₃?

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T-shaped.

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What is the bond angle in a tetrahedral molecular geometry?

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Approximately 109.5 degrees.

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What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with 5 bonded atoms and 0 lone pairs?

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Trigonal bipyramidal.