General Chemistry: Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories Quiz
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What is the bond angle in a linear AB2 molecule?

  • 120°
  • 90°
  • 109.5°
  • 180° (correct)

Which molecular shape is exhibited by an AB4 molecule?

  • Tetrahedral
  • Square planar (correct)
  • Trigonal bipyramid
  • Octahedral

What is the bond angle in a trigonal pyramidal AB3 molecule?

  • 90°
  • 180°
  • 120°
  • 109.5° (correct)

What does the VSEPR model help to predict?

<p>Molecular geometry shapes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the molecular shape of an AB5 molecule?

<p>Trigonal bipyramid (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of molecular shapes, what does the term 'ABn' represent?

<p>Molecular bonding number (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental concept behind the VSEPR model?

<p>Electron domains are negatively charged and repel one another (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of electron-domain geometry?

<p>The arrangement of electron domains about the central atom of a molecule or ion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the molecular geometry of a molecule with 4 electron domains, consisting of 3 bonding and 1 non-bonding?

<p>Trigonal pyramidal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In molecular geometry, what does the term 'bent' refer to?

<p>A molecule with a non-linear shape (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the bond order for the H2 molecule?

<p>$\frac{1}{2}$ (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the bond order for the He2 molecule?

<p>$0$ (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which book is listed as an essential learning resource?

<p>Chemistry: The Central Science by Theodore Brown, et al. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is NOT listed as an author of the book "Introduction to Chemistry"?

<p>Kenneth Goldsby (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does VSEPR stand for?

<p>Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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