Geometry quiz

The shape of molecules that contain only two atoms is

• linear.

• bent.

• trigonal planar

• tetrahedral

According to VSEPR theory, which molecule has a bent shape?

• CO2

• H2O

• CS2

• HF

VSEPR theory predicts that the shape of carbon tetrachloride, CCl4, is

• linear

• bent

• trigonal planar

• tetrahedral

The VSEPR formula for a molecule of type AB2E2 tells you that the molecule is made up of

• a central atom A, with 2 B atoms and 2 E atoms bonded to it.

• a central atom A, with 2 B atoms and 2 lone pair electrons

• a central atom A, with 2 B atoms bonded to it by 2 bonding electron pairs

• 2 central atoms B, with an atom A and 2 atoms E bonded to it.

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• linear
• trigonal planar
• trigonal pyramid
• bent of angular

Choose the correct shape for this molecule:

• Bent
• Trigonal pyramidal
• Tetrahedral
• Trigonal planar

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the VSEPR theory used to predict?

• Bond Strength
• Polarity
• Molecular Shape
• Electronegativity

VSEPR theory is to

• determine the number of bonding and lone pairs electrons
• determine the number of ECC
• determine the shape and geometry of molecule
• determine the lewis structure of molecule

What is the measure of a tetrahedral bond angle?

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

What molecule could this be? 

• BF₃
• CH₄
• H₂O
• CO₂