VSEPR Theory

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What does VSEPR theory predict?

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The three-dimensional geometry of a molecule.

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How many lone pairs are in the structure of a molecule with 2 lone pairs?

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2

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What is the molecular geometry of PH3?

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Trigonal Pyramidal

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What shape do molecules like boron trichloride (BCl3) have?

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Trigonal planar

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Which molecule is represented by H2S?

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H2S

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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 shape of a molecule with four bonded atoms and no lone pairs?

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Tetrahedral.

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

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Bent.

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How many total electron pairs are in a molecule with a trigonal bipyramidal shape?

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5.

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What is the bond angle in a trigonal planar molecule?

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120 degrees.