Shapes of Molecules (VCE SSCE Chemistry): Quizzes
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What is the fundamental principle of VSEPR theory?
What is the fundamental principle of VSEPR theory?
Electron groups repel & spread out max
In VSEPR theory, how many electron groups does a double bond count as?
In VSEPR theory, how many electron groups does a double bond count as?
One electron group
What is the bond angle in a tetrahedral molecule like methane ()?
What is the bond angle in a tetrahedral molecule like methane ()?
What is the molecular shape of ammonia ()?
What is the molecular shape of ammonia ()?
Pyramidal
How many bonding pairs and lone pairs does water () have?
How many bonding pairs and lone pairs does water () have?
2 bonding, 2 lone pairs
What bond angle is found in trigonal planar molecules?
What bond angle is found in trigonal planar molecules?
What is the shape of carbon dioxide ()?
What is the shape of carbon dioxide ()?
Linear
In VSEPR theory, what defines the molecular shape?
In VSEPR theory, what defines the molecular shape?
Only positions of atoms
What shape does sulfur hexafluoride () have?
What shape does sulfur hexafluoride () have?
Octahedral
Which can be considered an electron group in VSEPR theory?
Which can be considered an electron group in VSEPR theory?
Bonds & lone pairs