VSEPR Theory and Covalent Bonding

The acronym VSEPR stand for

• very strong electron pair repulsion.

• varied symmetry electrostatic proton reaction.

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• valence shell electron pair repulsion.

VSEPR theory is used to predict

• the number of unshared pairs of electrons in a Lewis structure.

• the number of multiple bonds in a Lewis structure.

• the three-dimensional geometry of a molecule.

• the three-dimensional crystal lattice structure of ionic compounds.

Molecules such as boron trichloride that have three bonded atoms and no unshared pairs have what shape?

• trigonal planar

• trigonal pyramidal

• trigonal bipyramidal

• tetrahedral

Which molecule would have this molecular geometry?

• BF₃
• CH₄
• PCl₅
• CO₂

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What molecule could this be? 

• BF₃
• CH₄
• H₂O
• CO₂

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Who could this be? 

• CO₂
• NH₃
• H₂S
• CH₄

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What molecular geometry would PH₃ have?

• Trigonal Pyramidal

• Trigonal Bipyramidal

• Bent

• Linear

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What shape would this have?

• Trigonal planar

• Pyramidal

• Tetrahedral

• Bent

How many lone pairs are in this molecule's structure?

• 6
• 2
• 0
• 4

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