Molecular Geometry

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What is molecular geometry?

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Molecular geometry refers to the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms within a molecule.

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What determines the shape of a molecule?

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The shape of a molecule is determined by the number of bonding and non-bonding electron pairs around the central atom.

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What is a bonding domain?

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A bonding domain is a region around a central atom where bonding pairs of electrons are located.

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What is a non-bonding domain?

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A non-bonding domain is a region around a central atom where lone pairs of electrons are located.

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How many bonding and non-bonding domains does H2O have?

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H2O has 2 bonding domains and 2 non-bonding domains.

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What is the molecular geometry of CO2?

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CO2 has a linear molecular geometry.

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What is the molecular geometry of NH3?

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NH3 has a trigonal pyramidal molecular geometry.

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What is the molecular geometry of H2S?

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H2S has a bent molecular geometry.

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What is the molecular geometry of CH4?

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CH4 has a tetrahedral molecular geometry.

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What is the molecular geometry of PH3?

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PH3 has a trigonal pyramidal molecular geometry.