chem quiz : 6.5

The shape of molecules that contain only two atoms is

. linear

VSEPR theory

Both (a) and (c) - a. predicts the shape of some molecules. - c. assumes that pairs of valence electrons surrounding an atom repel each other.

According to VSEPR theory, which molecule has a bent shape?

H₂O

The effects of hydrogen bonding will cause which compound to have the highest boiling point?

H₂O

Which of the following molecules is polar?

H₂O

Which are the intermolecular forces that can act between non-polar molecules?

London dispersion forces

The structure of which of the following compounds suggests that it has the highest boiling point?

NaCl

The VSEPR formula for a molecule of type AB2E2 tells you that the molecule is made up of

a central atom A, with two B atoms bonded to it, and two unshared electron pairs

Orbitals of equal energy produced by the combination of two or more orbitals on the same atom are called

hybrid orbitals

VSEPR theory predicts that the shape of carbon tetrachloride, CCl4, is

tetrahedral