VSEPR Theory

What is the VSEPR theory used to predict?

• Bond Strength
• Polarity
• Molecular Shape
• Electronegativity

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

Which molecule would have this shape?

• BF₃
• CH₄
• PCl₅
• CO₂

Will this molecule be polar or nonpolar? PH₃

• polar
• nonpolar

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Will this molecule be polar or nonpolar? CS₂

• polar
• nonpolar

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

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What is the ELECTRONIC geometry of the following?

• Linear
• Trigonal planar
• Tetrahedral
• Trigonal Bipyramidal

What is the best explanation of VSEPR theory?

• It explains the shapes that electrons make around atoms when they repel
• It explains how many electrons fit into an element's valent shell
• It explains why electrons pair up
• It explains why electrons repel each other

Which is true of VSEPR theory?

• It explains the origins of the universe
• It describes different molecular shapes
• It is loosely based on the Norse myth of Woden
• It describes which orbital electrons will fill

Identify the molecule structure

• Pyramidal

• Bent

• Straight

• Linear