Molecular Geometry Quiz

Which model is used to analyze molecular geometry?

• VSEPR model

• Bohr model

• Quantum model

• Crystal model

What do shared pairs of electrons do in a molecule?

• They attract each other

• They repel each other and remain as far apart as possible

• They form a solid bond

• They become neutral

According to the VSEPR model, what determines the shape of a molecule?

• The mass of the central atom

• The valence electrons surrounding the central atom

• The number of atoms in the molecule

• The temperature of the environment

How many bonding domains are there in a linear molecule?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which molecule shape has a bond angle of approximately 109.5°?

• Linear

• Bent

• Trigonal Planar

• Tetrahedral

Which molecule shape is represented by a diagram with a bond angle of 180°?

• Bent

• Linear

• Trigonal Planar

• Tetrahedral

What is the molecular shape of a molecule with the formula AB₂?

• Bent

• Linear

• Trigonal Planar

• Tetrahedral

What is the bond angle in a trigonal planar molecule?

• 90°

• 109.5°

• <120°

• 180°

How many bonding domains are present in a tetrahedral molecule?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the bond angle in a trigonal planar molecular shape?

• 104.5°

• 107°

• 120°

• 180°