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Molecular Geometry Worksheet

A Grade 11 Chemistry worksheet focusing on VSEPR theory and molecular shapes, including questions on bond angles and polarity.

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chemistrymolecular geometryVSEPRbond anglespolarity
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Molecular Geometry Worksheet

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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer based on your knowledge of molecular geometry and VSEPR theory.

1. According to VSEPR theory, what is the molecular geometry of a molecule with two bonding pairs and two lone pairs around the central atom?

a

Linear

b

Trigonal planar

c

Bent

d

Tetrahedral

2. Which of the following molecules has a trigonal pyramidal molecular geometry?

a

CO2

b

CH4

c

NH3

d

H2O

1. The acronym VSEPR stands for  .

2. A molecule with a central atom and four bonding pairs, with no lone pairs, will have a   molecular geometry and bond angles of approximately  .

1. Explain how lone pairs of electrons affect the bond angles in a molecule compared to bonding pairs.

2. Draw the Lewis structure for water (H2O) and predict its molecular geometry and approximate bond angle. Explain your reasoning.

1. A molecule with a linear electron domain geometry is always nonpolar.

T

True

F

False

2. All molecules with polar bonds are polar molecules.

T

True

F

False

Match the molecular geometry with its corresponding number of electron domains (bonding pairs + lone pairs) around the central atom.

1. Tetrahedral

 

a. 2 electron domains

2. Trigonal planar

 

b. 3 electron domains

3. Linear

 

c. 4 electron domains

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