VSEPR

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What does VSEPR stand for?

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Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

Front

What is the main principle of VSEPR theory?

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Molecules adopt shapes that minimize repulsion between electron pairs.

Front

How many electron domains are present in a molecule with a central atom bonded to 3 atoms and 1 lone pair?

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4

Front

What is the molecular shape of a molecule with 4 bonded atoms and no lone pairs?

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Tetrahedral

Front

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

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Bent

Front

How many domains does the central atom in CO2 have?

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2

Front

What is the molecular shape of a molecule with 5 bonded atoms and no lone pairs?

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Trigonal Bipyramidal

Front

What is the polarity of a molecule with a symmetrical shape and identical outer atoms?

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Non-Polar

Front

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

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Trigonal Pyramidal

Front

How many lone pairs are present in a water (H2O) molecule?

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2