Molecular Geometry and Polarity

A molecule consists of four bonds and no lone pairs. What is its structure? 

• square planar
• tetrahedral
• linear
• square pyramidal 

What is the shape of H₂O?

• linear
• tetrahedral
• bent
• trigonal pyramidal

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NGSS.HS-PS2-6

Choose the correct shape for this molecule:

• Bent
• Linear
• Tetrahedral
• Trigonal pyramidal

What is the name of pairs of electrons that do not participate in bonding? 

• outer pair
• unvalenced pair
• lone pair
• inner pair

According to VSEPR, molecules adjust their shapes to keep which of the following as far away as possible?

• Pairs of valence electrons
• Inner shell electrons
• Mobile Electrons
• Electrons closest to the nucleus

What is the measure of a tetrahedral bond angle?

• 90 Degrees
• 109.5 Degrees
• 120 Degrees
• 180 Degrees

How many unshared pairs of electrons will a tetrahedral pyramidal molecule have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

A bond where electrons are NOT shared equally? 

• polar covalent
• nonpolar covalent

VSEPR stands for ________ theory.

• Valence Structure of Electron Pyramids and Regression
• Varied Structures of Electrons Paired and Replaced
• Varied Shell Energy of Protons and Radiation
• Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

Are the bonds in CCl₄ polar or nonpolar?

• polar

• nonpolar