VSEPR

Front

VSEPR stands for ________ theory.

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Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

Front

The bond angle for a trigonal planar molecule is ________ degrees.

Back

120 Degrees

Front

According to VSEPR, molecules adjust their shapes to keep which of the following as far away as possible?

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Pairs of valence electrons

Front

What is the shape of a molecule with four bonding pairs and no lone pairs according to VSEPR theory?

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Tetrahedral

Front

What is the bond angle for a tetrahedral molecule?

Back

109.5 Degrees

Front

In VSEPR theory, what does the term 'electron pair' refer to?

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A pair of valence electrons that repel each other.

Front

What is the shape of a molecule with three bonding pairs and one lone pair?

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Trigonal pyramidal

Front

What is the bond angle for a trigonal pyramidal molecule?

Back

Approximately 107 Degrees

Front

What is the shape of a molecule with two bonding pairs and no lone pairs?

Back

Linear

Front

What is the bond angle for a linear molecule?

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180 Degrees