Molecular Geometry Lesson

Which of the following most likely represents the molecular geometry of water?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Choose the correct shape for this molecule:

• linear
• Trigonal pyramidal
• Bent
• Tetrahedral

Choose the correct shape for this molecule:

• Bent
• Linear
• Tetrahedral
• Trigonal pyramidal

What is the geometric configuration of CO₂? 

• Bent 
• Trigonal planar
• Trigonal pyramidal
• Linear 

What are all the bond angles in the linear arrangement as predicted by VSEPR theory? 

• 90°
• 180°
• 120°
• 109.5°

What is the name of pairs of electrons that do not participate in bonding? 

• outer pair
• unvalenced pair
• lone pair
• inner pair

Choose the correct shape for this molecule:

• Trigonal planar
• Trigonal pyramidal
• Bent
• Tetrahedral

Choose the correct shape for this molecule:

• Bent
• Trigonal pyramidal
• Tetrahedral
• Trigonal planar

Which molecule would have this shape?

• BF₃
• CH₄
• PCl₅
• CO₂

What is the measure of a tetrahedral bond angle?

• 90 Degrees
• 109.5 Degrees
• 120 Degrees
• 180 Degrees