Molecular Geometry & Hybridization

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What is the definition of molecular geometry?

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Molecular geometry refers to the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms within a molecule.

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What is hybridization in chemistry?

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Hybridization is the concept of mixing atomic orbitals to form new hybrid orbitals that can accommodate the bonding of atoms in a molecule.

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What is the hybridization of a molecule with a trigonal planar shape?

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The hybridization of a trigonal planar molecule is sp².

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What is the hybridization of a linear molecule?

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The hybridization of a linear molecule is sp.

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How does the difference in electronegativity affect bond polarity?

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The greater the difference in electronegativity between two bonded atoms, the more polar the bond will be.

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What is the shape of a molecule with sp³ hybridization?

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The shape of a molecule with sp³ hybridization is tetrahedral.

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What is the VSEPR theory?

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VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory is a model used to predict the geometry of individual molecules based on the repulsion between electron pairs in the valence shell.

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What is the molecular shape of a molecule with four bonding pairs and no lone pairs?

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The molecular shape is tetrahedral.

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What is the effect of lone pairs on molecular geometry?

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Lone pairs repel more strongly than bonding pairs, which can alter the ideal bond angles and shape of the molecule.

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What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with two bonding pairs and one lone pair?

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The molecular geometry is bent or angular.