VSEPR Theory Practice

Which shape would the molecule shown have?

• linear

• trigonal planar

• trigonal pyramid

• bent of angular

What molecular shape is the structure shown here? (NH₄⁺)

• linear

• trigonal planar

• tetrahedral

• trigonal pyramidal

How many bonds are in this molecule's structure? (Hint: the green atoms are fluorine.)

• 6

• 2

• 0

• 4

Which molecule would have this molecular geometry?

• BF₃

• CH₄

• PCl₅

• CO₂

Who could this be?

• H₂O

• NH₃

• CO₂

• CH₄

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The atoms in a molecule of water adopt what kind of molecular geometry?

• Linear

• Tetrahedral

• Bent

• Trigonal planar

Ammonia, NH₃, adopts a tetrahedral geometry. However, the non-bonding pair on the central nitrogen atom distorts the bond angle away from the expected 109.5°. Which of the following statements correctly describes how the bond angle is distorted?

• The actual bond angle is reduced: it is less than 109.5°

• The actual bond angle is increased: it is more than 109.5°

Choose the correct shape for this molecule:

• linear

• Trigonal pyramidal

• Bent

• Tetrahedral

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• trigonal pyramid

• linear

• bent

• angular

What molecule could this be? 

• H₂O

• CCl₄

• PCl₅

• NaCl

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1