Molecular Shapes (VSEPR)

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 is the shape of the following?

• Linear

• Trigonal planar

• Tetrahedral

• Trigonal Bipyramidal

What molecular shape is the structure shown here? (BCl₃)

• linear
• trigonal planar
• tetrahedral
• trigonal pyramidal

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

• tetrahedral
• trigonal planar
• bent
• trigonal pyramidal

Determine the molecular shape of carbon tetrafluoride.

• linear
• trigonal planar
• bent
• tetrahedral

What is the molecular shape of a silicon dioxide molecule?

• linear
• trigonal planar
• bent
• tetrahedral

What shape would PH₃ have?

• Trigonal Planar

• Trigonal pyramidal

• Bent

• Linear

What is the VSEPR theory used to predict?

• Bond Strength
• Polarity
• Molecular Shape
• Electronegativity

What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

• 2 Nonmetals
• 1 Nonmetal and 1 Metal
• 2 Metals
• 2 Noble Gases

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

 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