U3: Day 4: VSEPR Theory Warm Up

According to the VSEPR theory, ... want to ... each other.

• protons, repel

• protons, attract

• electrons, repel

• electrons, attract

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

What is the VSEPR theory used to predict?

• Bond Strength
• Polarity
• Molecular Shape
• Electronegativity

What is the AXE # of this molecule?

• AX₂

• AX₂E₂

• AX₂E

• AX₂E₄

What is the AXE # of this molecule?

• AX₂

• AX₂E₂

• AX₂E

• AX₂E₄

What is the AXE # of this molecule?

• AX

• AXE

• AX₃E

• AX₃

Use VSEPR Theory to predict the molecular geometry of the molecule HI.

(a)  

Use VSEPR Theory to predict the molecular geometry of the molecule CBr₄.

(a)  

Use VSEPR Theory to predict the Molecular Geometry of the molecule CH₂Cl₂.

(a)  

Use VSEPR theory to predict the molecular geometry of a molecule of CO₂

(a)