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What is the primary factor that affects the physical and chemical properties of a compound?
What is the primary factor that affects the physical and chemical properties of a compound?
- The number of electrons in the valence shell
- The number of bonding and non-bonding pairs
- The molecular geometry or shape of the molecule (correct)
- The type of chemical bonds present
What is the main purpose of VSEPR theory?
What is the main purpose of VSEPR theory?
- To identify the type of chemical bonds
- To predict the boiling points of molecules
- To predict the molecular shape of molecules (correct)
- To determine the number of valence electrons
What type of electrons are involved in bonding and shown in a Lewis structure?
What type of electrons are involved in bonding and shown in a Lewis structure?
- Lone pair electrons
- Core electrons
- Valence electrons (correct)
- Bonding electrons only
What is the outermost occupied shell of electrons in an atom?
What is the outermost occupied shell of electrons in an atom?
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What is the result of electron pair repulsion in a molecule?
What is the result of electron pair repulsion in a molecule?
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What is the first step in predicting the molecular shape of a molecule using VSEPR theory?
What is the first step in predicting the molecular shape of a molecule using VSEPR theory?
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What type of bonds are treated as equivalent in VSEPR theory?
What type of bonds are treated as equivalent in VSEPR theory?
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What is the relationship between the molecular shape of a molecule and its physical properties?
What is the relationship between the molecular shape of a molecule and its physical properties?
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What is the primary purpose of understanding molecular geometry?
What is the primary purpose of understanding molecular geometry?
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What is the result of the arrangement of electron pairs in a molecule?
What is the result of the arrangement of electron pairs in a molecule?
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