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 main purpose of VSEPR theory?

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To predict the molecular shape based on the repulsion between electron pairs.

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What is the bond angle in a tetrahedral molecule?

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109.5 Degrees.

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What is the bond angle in a trigonal planar molecule?

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120 Degrees.

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What is the bond angle in a linear molecule?

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180 Degrees.

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Which molecular geometry corresponds to a molecule with 4 bonding pairs and no lone pairs?

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Tetrahedral.

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Which molecular geometry corresponds to a molecule with 3 bonding pairs and 1 lone pair?

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Trigonal pyramidal.

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What is the molecular shape of CO2?

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Linear.

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What is the molecular shape of BF3?

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Trigonal planar.

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Which element has a higher electronegativity: H or F?

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F.