Molecular Shape

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What is molecular geometry?

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Molecular geometry refers to the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms within a molecule, which influences its physical and chemical properties.

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What is the shape of a molecule with 3 bonding pairs and 0 lone pairs?

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Trigonal planar.

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What is the shape of a molecule with 2 bonding pairs and 2 lone pairs?

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Bent.

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What is the molecular shape of CH4?

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Tetrahedral.

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What is the molecular shape of CO2?

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Linear.

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What is the shape of a molecule with 1 bonding pair and 2 lone pairs?

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Bent.

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Define 'bonding pair' in molecular geometry.

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A bonding pair refers to a pair of electrons that are shared between two atoms, forming a covalent bond.

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What is a 'lone pair' in molecular geometry?

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A lone pair is a pair of valence electrons that are not shared with another atom and are not involved in bonding.

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What is the shape of a molecule with 4 bonding pairs and 0 lone pairs?

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Tetrahedral.

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What is the shape of a molecule with 3 bonding pairs and 1 lone pair?

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Trigonal pyramidal.