Molecular Geometry

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

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Tetrahedral

Front

According to the octet rule, how many valence electrons do most elements need?

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8

Front

What is the correct dot diagram for fluorine (F)?

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True

Front

What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with 3 bonded pairs and 1 lone pair?

Back

Trigonal Pyramidal

Front

What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with 2 bonded pairs and 2 lone pairs?

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Bent

Front

What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with 3 bonded pairs and 0 lone pairs?

Back

Trigonal Planar

Front

What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with 1 bonded pair and 0 lone pairs?

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Linear

Front

Define molecular geometry.

Back

The three-dimensional arrangement of atoms within a molecule.

Front

What is the VSEPR theory?

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Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion theory; it predicts the shape of molecules based on electron pair repulsion.

Front

What is a lone pair of electrons?

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A pair of valence electrons that are not shared with another atom.