VSEPR Theory Worksheet
Explore VSEPR theory with this worksheet, covering molecular geometries, electron domains, and bond angles for various molecules.
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VSEPR Theory Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide your best answer based on VSEPR theory. Show all your work for calculations and explanations.
1. VSEPR stands for .
2. According to VSEPR theory, electron domains will arrange themselves to minimize .
3. A lone pair of electrons occupies space than a bonding pair.
1. What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with two bonding domains and zero lone pairs?
Trigonal planar
Bent
Linear
Tetrahedral
2. Which of the following molecules has a trigonal pyramidal molecular geometry?
CO2
CH4
NH3
H2O
1. Lone pairs of electrons exert more repulsion than bonding pairs.
True
False
2. The ideal bond angle for a tetrahedral molecule is 120°.
True
False
1. Describe the steps you would take to determine the molecular geometry of a molecule using VSEPR theory.
2. Explain why the bond angles in water (H2O) are less than the ideal tetrahedral angle.
Draw the Lewis structure and predict the molecular geometry for the following molecules:
1. CH4 (Methane)
2. CO2 (Carbon Dioxide)
3. H2O (Water)