VSEPR Theory

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What does VSEPR theory predict?

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Molecular Shape

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What is the molecular shape of BCl3?

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Trigonal planar

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What molecular shape is associated with four bonding pairs and no lone pairs?

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Tetrahedral

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Define a lone pair in the context of VSEPR theory.

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A pair of non-bonding electrons.

Front

Which molecule has a trigonal pyramidal shape?

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NH3 (Ammonia)

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What is the molecular shape of CO2?

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Linear

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How does the presence of lone pairs affect molecular shape?

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Lone pairs repel more strongly than bonding pairs, altering the shape.

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

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Bent

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What is the bond angle in a tetrahedral molecular shape?

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Approximately 109.5 degrees.

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What is the molecular shape of H2O?

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Bent