Practice Molecular Geometry And Vsepr Theory (4.4) - Unit 4: Chemical Bonding and Structure

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Question 1.
What does VSEPR stand for?
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Think about how electron pairs affect positions.
Question 2.
How many electron domains does a molecule with three single bonds have?
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Each bond counts as one domain.
3Question 3.
What shape does a molecule with 4 bonding pairs and no lone pairs have?
- Tetrahedral
- Trigonal planar
- Linear
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Think about the angles in a tetrahedral shape.
4Question 4.
True or False: VSEPR theory can predict the shape of all molecules.
- True
- False
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Consider exceptions in geometry.
Question 5.
Given a molecule with the formula NH3, draw its Lewis structure, predict its electron-domain geometry, and explain the observed bond angles.
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Sketch the Lewis structure first.
Question 6.
Predict the geometry and polarity of XeF4. Explain your reasoning.
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Draw the Lewis structure first and count lone pairs.

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