Question 1

What is the molecular shape of a molecule with the VESPR formula AX2?

Accepted Answer

Linear

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Tetrahedral

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Trigonal Planar

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Octahedral

Question 2

What is the molecular shape of a molecule with four bonded atoms and one lone pair on the central atom?

Accepted Answer

Trigonal pyramidal

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Tetrahedral

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Linear

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Octahedral

Question 3

What is the VESPR theory?

Accepted Answer

A theory that predicts the molecular shape based on the repulsion between electron pairs.

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A theory that predicts the bond angles in ionic compounds.

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A theory that explains how to balance chemical equations.

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A theory that describes the movement of electrons in atoms.

Question 4

What is the molecular shape of a molecule with three bonded atoms and one lone pair on the central atom?

Accepted Answer

Trigonal pyramidal

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Octahedral

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Linear

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Tetrahedral

Question 5

What is the molecular shape of a molecule with two bonded atoms and two lone pairs on the central atom?

Accepted Answer

Bent

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Tetrahedral

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Trigonal planar

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Linear

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of a molecule with a bent molecular shape?

Accepted Answer

Water (H2O)

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Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

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Ammonia (NH3)

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Methane (CH4)

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a molecule with a linear molecular shape?

Accepted Answer

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

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Methane (CH4)

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Ammonia (NH3)

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Water (H2O)

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