Molecular Geometry

Multiple Choice

Which of the following molecules is most likely to be nonpolar based on its symmetry?

• Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4)

• Water (H2O)

• Ammonia (NH3)

• Sulfur dioxide (SO2)

Fill in the Blank

Compounds that contain an ___ pair of electrons or are not symmetrical are polar.

Multiple Choice

Which molecular geometry is associated with the presence of a lone pair on the central atom?

• Trigonal planar

• Tetrahedral

• Trigonal pyramidal

• Linear

Multiple Choice

Which molecular shape is shown in the first image?

• Trigonal planar

• Tetrahedral

• Trigonal pyramidal

• Bent

Multiple Choice

What is the defining characteristic of a linear molecule in terms of its atomic arrangement?

• Atoms are arranged in a straight line

• Atoms form a triangle

• Atoms are arranged in a circle

• Atoms form a square

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the shape of a linear molecule?

• The atoms are arranged in a straight line

• The atoms form a triangle

• The atoms are arranged in a circle

• The atoms form a T-shape