Molecular Geometry Flashcard

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What is the predicted shape of the molecule PH3?

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pyramidal

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Which shape is always associated with a polar bond?

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bent

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According to VSEPR theory, two-atom molecules are __________ linear.

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always

Front

What phenomenon is associated with the presence of unpaired electrons in molecular orbitals?

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paramagnetism

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How many sigma and pi bonds are there in a molecule of N2?

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one sigma and two pi

Front

Define molecular geometry.

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The three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in a molecule.

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What is VSEPR theory?

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

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What is a sigma bond?

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A type of covalent bond formed by the head-on overlap of atomic orbitals.

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What is a pi bond?

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A type of covalent bond formed by the side-to-side overlap of p orbitals.

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What is the shape of a molecule with four bonding pairs and no lone pairs?

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tetrahedral