VSEPR shapes

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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 main principle of VSEPR theory?

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Molecular shapes are determined by the repulsion between electron pairs in the valence shell of the central atom.

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What is the molecular geometry of CO2?

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Linear.

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What is the molecular geometry of CH4?

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Tetrahedral.

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What is the molecular geometry of water (H2O)?

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Bent.

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What is the molecular geometry of NH3 (ammonia)?

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Trigonal pyramidal.

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What is the molecular geometry of BF3?

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Trigonal planar.

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What is the molecular geometry of PCl5?

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Trigonal bipyramidal.

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How many electron pairs are around the central atom in a tetrahedral molecule?

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Four.

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

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Linear.