Lewis Structures with VSEPR

According to VSEPR, molecules adjust their shapes to keep which of the following as far away as possible?

• Pairs of valence electrons

• Inner shell electrons

• Mobile Electrons

• Electrons closest to the nucleus

How many electrons are shared in each bonding line?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many total valence electrons are participating in bonding in the molecule above?

• 8

• 4

• 2

• 3

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

According to VSEPR theory, what is the molecular geometry of a molecule with a central atom that has two bonding pairs and two lone pairs of electrons?

• Linear

• Bent

• Tetrahedral

• Trigonal Planar

Which of the following is an acceptable Lewis structure for CH₃Cl?

• Option A

• Option B

• Option C

• Option D

Which of the following is the correct Lewis structure for the compound PBr₃?

• structure A

• structure B

• structure C

• structure D

Which of the following molecules has a trigonal pyramidal shape according to VSEPR theory?

In the correct Lewis structure for CH_4, how many unshared electron pairs surround the carbon?

• 2

• 8

• 0

• 4

What is the correct Lewis structure for NH₃?

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Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Which of these is the correct Lewis structure for NH₃?

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Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1