Practice 6 Electron Domains (hl) (3.2.2.2.1.5) - Module 3: Chemical Bonding & Structure

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Question 1.
Define what an electron domain is.
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Think about where electrons are found in a molecule.
Question 2.
What geometry do six electron domains create?
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Consider the shape forming when domains are maximally spaced.
3Question 3.
What arrangement do six electron domains create?
- Tetrahedral
- Linear
- Octahedral
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Think about how electron pairs space themselves in three dimensions.
4Question 4.
True or False: Lone pairs always lead to a decrease in molecular symmetry.
- True
- False
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Consider how lone pairs affect the arrangement of bonded pairs.
Question 5.
Using molecular orbital theory, predict the bond angles for a molecule with six electron domains where one is a lone pair.
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Evaluate the repulsive effects of lone pairs based on geometry.
Question 6.
Describe the molecular dynamics between SF6 and a hypothetical molecule with a similar atomic structure but an additional lone pair.
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Contrast the configurations of two similar structural setups.

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