Molecular Geometry & Hybridization

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What is Molecular Geometry?

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Molecular Geometry refers to the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms within a molecule, which influences its physical and chemical properties.

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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, which can accommodate the bonding of atoms in a molecule.

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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 shape of a molecule with sp hybridization?

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Linear.

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What is the bond angle in a linear molecular geometry?

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180°.

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What is the bond angle in a tetrahedral molecular geometry?

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109.5°.

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What is the bond angle in a trigonal planar molecular geometry?

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120°.

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What is the hybridization of a molecule with a tetrahedral shape?

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sp³.

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

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sp².

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What factors affect Coulombic attraction between charged particles?

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Coulombic attraction is affected by the magnitude of the charges and the distance between them; higher charge and lower distance increase attraction.