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 principle of VSEPR theory?

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The shape of a molecule is determined by the repulsion between electron pairs in the valence shell.

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What is the molecular shape of BF3?

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Trigonal planar.

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How many bonding pairs are in CH4?

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4 bonding 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 bent molecule with 2 lone pairs?

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104.5 degrees.

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How many lone pairs does H2O have?

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2 lone pairs.

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What is the molecular shape of CO2?

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Linear.

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What is the bond angle in a linear molecule?

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180 degrees.