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?

Molecular geometry shapes Signup and view all the answers

What is the molecular shape of an AB5 molecule?

Trigonal bipyramid Signup and view all the answers

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

Molecular bonding number Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental concept behind the VSEPR model?

Electron domains are negatively charged and repel one another Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of electron-domain geometry?

The arrangement of electron domains about the central atom of a molecule or ion 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?

Trigonal pyramidal Signup and view all the answers

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

A molecule with a non-linear shape Signup and view all the answers

What is the bond order for the H2 molecule?

$\frac{1}{2}$ Signup and view all the answers

What is the bond order for the He2 molecule?

$0$ Signup and view all the answers

Which book is listed as an essential learning resource?

Chemistry: The Central Science by Theodore Brown, et al. Signup and view all the answers

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

Kenneth Goldsby Signup and view all the answers

What does VSEPR stand for?

Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Signup and view all the answers

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