Molecular Geometry II

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

3 atoms bonded and 0 lone pairs

• linear

• trigonal planar

• bent

• tetrahedral

• trigonal pyramidal

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

• 6
• 2
• 0
• 4

What molecular shape is the structure shown here? (H₂O)

• tetrahedral
• trigonal planar
• bent
• trigonal pyramidal

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

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What shape would PH₃ have?

• Trigonal Planar

• Trigonal pyramidal

• Bent

• Linear

How many electrons are shared in a triple bond?

• 6
• 3
• 6 pairs
• 5

What is the the shape of this molecule according to VSEPR theory?

• Linear

• Tetrahedral

• Trigonal Planar

• Trigonal pyramidal

Choose the correct shape for this molecule:

• Trigonal planar
• Trigonal pyramidal
• Tetrahedral
• Linear

Which of the following images represents a Trigonal Planar molecular geometry?

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