3.2 - Visualizing Bonds and Shapes: Lewis Structures and VSEPR Theory

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

Define Lewis Structure.

πŸ’‘ Hint: What does a Lewis Structure visually represent?

Question 2

Easy

How many electron domains does water have?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Count both bonding pairs and lone pairs.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What does a Lewis Structure represent?

  • A type of chemical reaction
  • The arrangement of valence electrons
  • The boiling point of substances

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what we discussed regarding electron arrangement.

Question 2

True or False: VSEPR theory states that electron pairs around a central atom will arrange themselves to minimize repulsion.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how we talked about electron domains.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Explain the importance of lone pairs in determining molecular shapes, and predict the shape of BF3.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how lone pairs can affect bond angles.

Question 2

Draw the Lewis structure for ozone (O3) and evaluate its stability due to resonance.

πŸ’‘ Hint: How do you draw the resonance structures?

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