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Molecular Geometry Practice Problems
Molecular Geometry Practice Problems
Basic Overview
1. According to VSEPR theory, how will the lone pairs and bonded atoms try to arrange themselves (close
together, far apart, in a line, etc.)?
2. In a geometry drawing, how do you show bonds coming toward you, away from you, and to the sides?
3. Do a geometry drawing for QX4, which has one X going away, one coming toward, and two on the side.
4. Name the molecular shape of each type of compound listed below (use your notes):
a. AB b. AB2 c. AB3 d. AB4
Molecular Geometry
5. Without making a Lewis structure, predict the shape of the following molecules:
a. NF3 b. CF4 c. SF2 d. H2O
7. Use the Lewis structure you created to determine the actual geometry (shape) of each molecule:
a. NF3 b. CF4 c. SF2 d. H2O
11. Use the Lewis structure you created to determine the actual geometry (shape) of
each molecule:
a. SnCl4 b. CO2 c. CCl4 d. HCN
13. Without making a Lewis structure, predict the shape of the following molecules:
a. GeO2 b. SiH4 c. TeCl2
15. Use the Lewis structure you created to determine the actual geometry (shape) of each molecule:
a. GeO2 b. SiH4 c. TeCl2