Molecular Geometry (in class practice)

Front

What is the molecular geometry of CHCl3?

Back

Tetrahedral

Front

What is the molecular geometry for a molecule with 2 bonded atoms and 0 unshared pairs?

Back

Linear

Front

What is the molecular geometry for a molecule with 4 bonded atoms and 0 unshared pairs?

Back

Tetrahedral

Front

What is the molecular geometry for a molecule with 3 bonded atoms and 0 unshared pairs?

Back

Trigonal Planar

Front

According to VSEPR theory, what do molecules adjust their shapes to maximize distance from?

Back

Pairs of valence electrons

Front

What is VSEPR theory used for in molecular geometry?

Back

To predict the shape of molecules based on the repulsion between electron pairs.

Front

What is the shape of a molecule with 2 bonded atoms and 1 unshared pair?

Back

Bent

Front

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

Back

Trigonal Bipyramidal

Front

What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with 4 bonded atoms and 1 unshared pair?

Back

Seesaw

Front

What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with 6 bonded atoms and 0 unshared pairs?

Back

Octahedral