HW: VSEPR Theory and Molecular Geometry

What is Valence Shell Electron Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory used to predict?

• Bond Strength
• Ionization Energy

• Molecular Shape
• Electronegativity
• Molar Mass

Which of the following molecular geometries has an unshared pair(s) of electrons on the central atom? 

• Linear

• Bent
• Trigonal Planar
• Tetrahedral

Which molecule below would have this molecular geometry?

• BF₃
• CH₄
• PCl₅
• CO₂

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NGSS.HS-PS2-6

Which molecule below would have this molecular geometry?

• CH₄
• CO₂
• PCl₅
• BF₃

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NGSS.HS-PS1-3

Boron trichloride has what bond angle between it's atoms?

• 180°

• 120°

• 109.5°

• 119°

A molecule with 2 bonding pairs and 2 lone pairs of electrons on the central atom would have what bond angles between its atoms?

• 180°

• 119°

• 105°

• 107°

• 109.5°

An AX₃ molecule would have what molecular geometry?

• Tetrahedral

• Bent

• Trigonal Planar

• Trigonal Pyramidal

• Linear

The general formula for a tetrahedral molecule is...

• AX₂E₂

• AX₃E

• AX₄

• AX₃

• AX₂

Identify the molecular geometry shown in the image.

• Trigonal Planar

• Linear

• Bent

• Trigonal Pyramidal

What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with two bonding pairs and one lone pair of electrons on the central atom?

• Trigonal Planar

• Tetrahedral

• Linear

• Bent

• Trigonal Pyramidal