VSEPR Theory and Polarity

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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 electron geometry of a molecule with four electron groups?

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Tetrahedral.

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What is the molecular shape of a molecule with two bonding pairs and one lone pair?

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Bent.

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In VSEPR theory, what determines the shape of a molecule?

Back

The repulsion between electron pairs around a central atom.

Front

What is the molecular geometry of CO2?

Back

Linear.

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What is the electron geometry of NH3?

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Tetrahedral.

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What is the molecular shape of CH4?

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Tetrahedral.

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How does lone pair repulsion compare to bonding pair repulsion?

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Lone pair repulsion is stronger than bonding pair repulsion.

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What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with three bonding pairs and one lone pair?

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Trigonal Pyramidal.

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What is the molecular shape of H2O?

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Bent.