VSEPR/Polarity Quiz Review

What is the VSEPR theory used to predict?

• Bond Strength
• Polarity
• Molecular Shape
• Electronegativity

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

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

What molecule could this be? 

• BF₃
• CH₄
• H₂O
• CO₂

2 bonding pairs and 0 lone pairs

• linear

• trigonal planar

• bent

• tetrahedral

• trigonal pyramidal

3 bonding pairs and 0 lone pairs

• linear

• trigonal planar

• bent

• tetrahedral

• trigonal pyramidal

2 bonding pairs and 2 lone pairs

• linear

• trigonal planar

• bent

• tetrahedral

• trigonal pyramidal

3 bonding pairs and 1 lone pairs

• true linear

• trigonal planar

• bent

• tetrahedral

• trigonal pyramidal

What VSEPR geometry would this have?

• Trigonal planar

• Pyramidal

• Tetrahedral

• Bent