Covalent and VSEPR Theory

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What does VSEPR theory stand for?

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Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion theory.

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What is the primary purpose of VSEPR theory?

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To predict the shapes of molecules based on the repulsion between electron pairs.

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

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Tetrahedral.

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

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Bent.

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What is the chemical formula for Calcium Fluoride?

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CaF₂.

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What is the name of the compound with the formula Na₂S?

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Sodium Sulfide.

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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 name of the compound TiF₃?

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Titanium (III) Fluoride.

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What is the bond angle in a tetrahedral molecular geometry?

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Approximately 109.5 degrees.

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What is the bond angle in a trigonal planar molecular geometry?

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120 degrees.