VSEPR Theory

Front

What does VSEPR stand for?

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Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

Front

What is the primary factor that determines the shape of a molecule according to the VSEPR model?

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The repulsion between electron clouds

Front

How many electron domains does a boron atom have in BF3?

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3

Front

What is the hybridization of a carbon atom in carbon dioxide?

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sp

Front

What is the electron domain geometry of a molecule with sp2 hybridization?

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Trigonal planar

Front

What is the basic premise of VSEPR theory?

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Molecules adopt shapes that minimize repulsion between electron pairs.

Front

What is the electron domain geometry for a molecule with four electron domains?

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Tetrahedral

Front

What shape does a molecule with two bonding pairs and one lone pair have?

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Bent

Front

What is the hybridization of a nitrogen atom in ammonia (NH3)?

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sp3

Front

How does lone pair repulsion compare to bonding pair repulsion?

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Lone pair repulsion is stronger than bonding pair repulsion.