Molecular Geometry: The Shapes of Molecules

Multiple Choice

What does the VSEPR Theory state?

• Atoms in a molecule try to spread out to reduce repulsion between their outer electrons.

• Atoms in a molecule try to attract each other to form a solid structure.

• Atoms in a molecule remain fixed in their positions regardless of electron repulsion.

• Atoms in a molecule form bonds only with atoms of the same element.

Multiple Choice

Which element should be placed in the middle when building a molecule, according to its electronegativity?

• The most electronegative element

• The least electronegative element

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

Multiple Choice

How many domains are around the are around the central atom?

• 0

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Choice

How many domains around this central atom?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Select

Which of the following molecular shapes is always nonpolar?

• Bent

• Trigonal Pyramidal

• Linear

• Trigonal Planar