5.3 - VSEPR Theory
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Practice Questions
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What does VSEPR stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what causes the shape of the molecule.
What shape is expected for a molecule with two bonded pairs and no lone pairs?
💡 Hint: Draw two dots and think about how far apart they need to be.
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What does VSEPR Theory help predict?
💡 Hint: Remember the key phrase in VSEPR!
True or False: Lone pairs do not affect molecular shape.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to bond angles.
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Challenge Problems
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Predict the molecular geometry of xenon tetrafluoride (XeF₄) using VSEPR Theory, and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Count all bonding and lone pairs around the central atom first.
Discuss why the bond angles in sulfur dioxide (SO₂) are different from those in carbon dioxide (CO₂).
💡 Hint: Consider how lone pairs affect geometry and bond angles.
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