the molecular shapes

 A lone pair is defined as

• A pair of bonding electrons
• One non-bonding electron
• A pair of non-bonding electrons
• A pair of electrons on the central atom

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 VSEPR theory used to predict?

• Bond Strength
• Polarity
• Molecular Shape
• Electronegativity

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Which molecule below would have this shape?

• BF₃
• CH₄
• PCl₅
• CO₂

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

What would be the bond angle between atoms in this molecule?

• 180

• 120

• 90

• 109.5

What shape would a molecule have if it has 2 bonded pairs and 1 lone pair around its central atom? (It may help if you sketch this out)

• Linear

• Trigonal planar

• Tetrahedral

• Bent

What 3-D shape would this molecule have: H₂S ?

• bent

• tetrahedral

• linear

• trigonal pyramidal

What is the name of this molecular shape?

• trigonal pyramid

• tetrahedral

• bent

• trigonal planar

What 3-D shape would this molecule have?

• Trigonal planar

• Pyramidal

• Tetrahedral

• Bent