Molecular Shape (Grade 11 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes
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What is the fundamental principle of VSEPR theory?
What is the fundamental principle of VSEPR theory?
Electron pairs repel & position far apart
In the general formula , what does the letter E represent?
In the general formula , what does the letter E represent?
Lone electron pairs
How is a double bond counted when determining molecular shape using VSEPR theory?
How is a double bond counted when determining molecular shape using VSEPR theory?
As one electron pair
What is the molecular shape with 3 bonding pairs and 1 lone pair?
What is the molecular shape with 3 bonding pairs and 1 lone pair?
Trigonal pyramidal
What is the shape of all diatomic molecules?
What is the shape of all diatomic molecules?
Linear
Which shapes are considered 'ideal shapes' with no lone pairs?
Which shapes are considered 'ideal shapes' with no lone pairs?
Linear, trigonal planar, tetrahedral
What is the molecular shape of ?
What is the molecular shape of ?
Trigonal planar
A molecule with general formula has which molecular geometry?
A molecule with general formula has which molecular geometry?
Bent or angular
Which properties does molecular shape affect?
Which properties does molecular shape affect?
Boiling points, melting points, reactivity
What is the molecular shape of ?
What is the molecular shape of ?
Trigonal pyramidal