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What is the primary factor that determines the shape of a molecule according to the Electron Pair Repulsion Theory?
The arrangement of electron pairs around the central atom
What is the order of strength of repulsion between electron pairs in a molecule?
lp : lp > lp : bp > bp : bp
What is the characteristic of a molecule that has a polar bond but is non-polar overall?
It has a dipole moment of zero
What is the shape of a molecule with 4 atoms according to the Electron Pair Repulsion Theory?
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What is the term for the separated centres of charge in a molecule?
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What is the minimum number of atoms required to form a linear molecule?
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What is the arrangement of electron pairs around a central atom according to the Electron Pair Repulsion Theory?
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What is the shape of a molecule with 3 atoms according to the Electron Pair Repulsion Theory?
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What type of molecule has a high degree of symmetry and a geometric centre?
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What is the shape of a molecule with 5 atoms according to the Electron Pair Repulsion Theory?
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