VSEPR Practice

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What is a lone pair?

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A pair of non-bonding electrons.

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What does VSEPR theory predict?

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Molecular Shape.

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What is the molecular shape of PCl3?

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Trigonal pyramidal.

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What is the molecular shape of CCl4?

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Tetrahedral.

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What is the molecular shape of H2S?

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Bent.

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Define VSEPR theory.

Back

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

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What is the molecular shape of NH3?

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Trigonal pyramidal.

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What is the bond angle in a tetrahedral molecule?

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Approximately 109.5 degrees.

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What is the molecular shape of CO2?

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Linear.

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What is the effect of lone pairs on molecular shape?

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Lone pairs repel more strongly than bonding pairs, affecting the overall shape.