3.2.2 - VSEPR Theory (Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory)

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Question 1

Easy

Define an electron domain.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider regions where electrons are concentrated.

Question 2

Easy

What shape does a molecule with 2 electron domains have?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of a straight line between two atoms.

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Question 1

What does VSEPR stand for?

  • Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion
  • Valence Shell Energy Pair Repulsion
  • Varying Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how electron pairs influence molecular shapes.

Question 2

True or False: Lone pairs have less repulsion than bonding pairs.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how lone pairs affect the shape of the molecule.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Given a molecule with four pairs of electrons around the central atom, of which one is a lone pair, predict the molecular geometry and bond angles.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Identify how lone pairs change the expected shape.

Question 2

Draw the Lewis structure for CO2 and predict its shape according to VSEPR theory.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Count total electron domains around the central atom carefully.

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