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What is the general formula for a trigonal planar molecule?
What is the name of the theory used to determine the molecular shape?
What is the geometry of a molecule with 2 bonding pairs and 2 lone pairs?
What is the primary factor that determines the shape of a molecule?
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What is the purpose of drawing a Lewis diagram when determining molecular shape?
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What is the shape of the BF₃ molecule?
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What is the general formula for a linear molecule?
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What does VSEPR theory predict?
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What is the step to determine the basic geometry of a molecule?
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What is the importance of molecular shape?
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What is the shape of the NH₃ molecule?
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What is the correct order of steps when determining molecular shape using VSEPR theory?
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What type of electron pairs does VSEPR theory consider when determining molecular shape?
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What is the first step to predict the molecular shape?
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Which of the following properties is influenced by the molecular shape of a molecule?
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What is the main reason behind the arrangement of valence electron pairs around a central atom in a molecule?
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What is the purpose of counting electron pairs in the VSEPR theory?
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Which of the following is NOT a step in determining molecular shape using VSEPR theory?
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What is the role of the central atom in determining the molecular shape of a molecule?
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Which of the following statements is TRUE about the VSEPR theory?
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What is the general formula for a molecule with a trigonal bipyramidal shape?
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What does the central atom represent in a 3D visualization of a molecule?
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What is the geometry of a molecule with 4 bonding pairs and 0 lone pairs?
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What is the purpose of counting electron pairs in determining the molecular shape?
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What is the shape of a molecule with 1 or 2 bonding pairs and 0 lone pairs?
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What does the Lewis diagram of a molecule show?
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What is the geometry of a molecule with 3 bonding pairs and 1 lone pair?
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What is represented by a green ball in a 3D visualization of a molecule?
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What is the primary reason for the arrangement of valence electron pairs around a central atom in a molecule?
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Which of the following is a consequence of the molecular shape of a molecule?
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What is the relationship between the number of electron pairs and the basic geometry of a molecule?
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Why is drawing a Lewis diagram essential in determining molecular shape?
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What is the significance of lone pairs in determining molecular shape?
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Why is the molecular shape of a molecule crucial for its function?
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What is the molecular shape of a molecule with 2 bonding pairs and 1 lone pair?
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What is the purpose of drawing a Lewis diagram in determining molecular shape?
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Which of the following molecules has a trigonal bipyramidal shape?
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What is the correct order of steps when determining molecular shape using VSEPR theory?
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What is the shape of a molecule with 6 bonding pairs and 0 lone pairs?
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What is the function of the central atom in a 3D visualization of a molecule?
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What is the main factor that determines the basic geometry of a molecule?
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What is the shape of a molecule with 3 bonding pairs and 0 lone pairs?
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