VSEPR - Journal

VSEPR stands for:

• Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

• Vector Sales Electron Post Reduction

• Vision Shells Emoticon Pair Reduction

VSEPR Theory is about the ​ (a)   between the sets of valence electrons that surrounds the atom.​

• repulsion
• attraction
• indention

Match the following

• Bent

• 
• Tetrahedral

• 
• Trigonal Planar

• 

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Match the following

• Bent

• 
• Trigonal bypramidal

• 
• Linear

• 

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which VSEPR structure will CO₂ make?

• Linear

• Bent

• Tetrahedral

• Trigonal Pyramidal

Which VSEPR structure will NH₃ make?

• Linear

• Bent

• Tetrahedral

• Triangular Pyramidal

Choose the correct shape for this molecule:

• linear

• Trigonal pyramidal

• Bent

• Tetrahedral

True or False: VSEPR stands for Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion.

• True

• False

True or False: The repulsion between the sets of valence electrons causes them to be far apart creating a shape.

• True

• False

What is the VSEPR theory used to predict?

• Bond Strength

• Polarity

• Molecular Shape