VSEPR Theory

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Science
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11th Grade
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Hard
Lisa Thompson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The VSEPR theory basically states that the shape of a molecule is based on the...
nuclear attractions
nuclear repulsions
electrostatic attractions
electron repulsions
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
VSEPR theory is used to predict
the number of unshared pairs of electrons in a Lewis structure.
the number of multiple bonds in a Lewis structure.
the three-dimensional geometry of a molecule.
the three-dimensional crystal lattice structure of ionic compounds.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the best explanation of VSEPR theory?
It explains the shapes that electrons make around atoms when they repel
It explains how many electrons fit into an element's valent shell
It explains why electrons pair up
It explains why electrons repel each other
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The atoms in a molecule of water adopt what kind of molecular geometry?
Linear
Tetrahedral
Bent
Trigonal planar
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the angle between the bonding pairs in a tetrahedral molecule?
90°
109.5°
120°
180°
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the shape of a molecule with three bonding pairs and no lone pairs of electrons?
Linear
Trigonal planar
Tetrahedral
Bent
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In a trigonal pyramidal molecule, how many bonding pairs and lone pairs are there?
3 bonding pairs, 1 lone pair
2 bonding pairs, 2 lone pairs
4 bonding pairs, 0 lone pairs
3 bonding pairs, 0 lone pairs
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