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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 determines the shape of a molecule?

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The shape of a molecule is determined by the number of electron groups (bonding and lone pairs) around the central atom, according to the VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory.

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What is VSEPR theory?

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VSEPR theory states that electron groups around a central atom will arrange themselves to minimize repulsion, leading to specific molecular shapes.

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What is the molecular shape of a molecule with 0 lone pairs and 2 bonds?

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Linear.

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

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Trigonal Planar.

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What is the molecular shape of a molecule with 1 lone pair and 3 bonds?

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Trigonal Pyramidal.

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

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Bent.

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How many electron groups does a central atom with 4 bonds and 0 lone pairs have?

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4.

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How many electron groups does a central atom with 3 bonds and 1 lone pair have?

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4.

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

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Tetrahedral.