Practice THE VALENCE SHELL ELECTRON PAIR REPULSION (VSEPR) THEORY - 4.4 | 4. CHEMICAL BONDING AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE | CBSE 11 Chemistry Part 1
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4.4 - THE VALENCE SHELL ELECTRON PAIR REPULSION (VSEPR) THEORY

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Question 1

Easy

Define VSEPR Theory.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how electrons behave around atoms.

Question 2

Easy

What is the geometry of CH4?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Remember, it has four bonding pairs.

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Question 1

What does VSEPR Theory stand for?

  • Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion
  • Valence Shell Electron Pair Reaction
  • Virtual Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what electrons in the outer shell do.

Question 2

True or False: Lone pairs take up more space than bonding pairs.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how they affect bond angles.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Predict the shape of SF6 and explain your reasoning.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Count the number of bonding pairs.

Question 2

How does the presence of two lone pairs affect the bond angle in H2O?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Compare this to the ideal tetrahedral angle.

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