AP Chem Molecular Geometry Practice
Authored by TJ Pederson
Chemistry
10th - 12th Grade
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This quiz focuses on molecular geometry and VSEPR (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion) theory, core concepts in Advanced Placement Chemistry appropriate for grades 11-12. Students must demonstrate mastery of predicting three-dimensional molecular shapes based on electron pair arrangements, including trigonal planar, tetrahedral, trigonal pyramidal, bent, linear, octahedral, and T-shaped geometries. The assessment requires understanding of how bonding pairs and lone pairs of electrons influence molecular structure, knowledge of specific bond angles (109.5°, 120°, 180°), and the ability to determine molecular polarity based on geometry and electronegativity differences. Students also need familiarity with hybridization concepts (sp³, sp³d) and VSEPR notation (AX₂E₂ format) to analyze complex molecular structures like acetic acid and compounds with expanded octets. Created by TJ Pederson, a Chemistry teacher in the US who teaches grades 10-12. This comprehensive assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, from formative assessment during initial VSEPR instruction to summative review before AP Chemistry exams. Teachers can deploy individual questions as warm-up problems to activate prior knowledge about electron geometry, assign the complete quiz as homework to reinforce classroom demonstrations with molecular models, or use selected items for targeted review of challenging concepts like T-shaped and see-saw geometries. The quiz effectively prepares students for AP Chemistry success by addressing essential learning objectives covered in AP Chemistry Course Framework Topic 2.6 (Molecular Geometry) and supports Common Core mathematical practices through spatial reasoning and logical analysis of molecular structures.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct shape for this molecule:
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct shape for this molecule:
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Is this molecule polar or non-polar?
Polar
Non-polar
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NGSS.HS-PS1-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Is this molecule polar or non-polar?
Non-polar
Polar
Tags
NGSS.HS-PS1-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What geometry will this molecular structure have?: CCl4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Determine the molecular geometry of the given structure.
Octahedral
Square Pyramidal
Trigonal Bipyramidal
See Saw
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Determine the VSEPR shape and hybridization of the given structure.
tetrahedral; sp3
tetrahedral; sp3d
trigonal pyramidal; sp3
trigonal pyramidal; sp3d
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