4. What is the significance of determining the shape of a molecule? There may be several answers.

Q: Under which conditions can a molecule that contains polar bonds be overall non-polar? Give two…

A: Hii there, since there are multiple questions posted. We are answering first question. If you need…

Q: 4. It is important to know the geometry of a molecule because the geometry A. affects the physical…

A: Geometry of a molecule is defined as three dimensional arrangement of atoms in a molecule.

Q: Methane, which is CH4, has a tetrahedral shape. Why are structures and shape related to what the…

A: The four carbon-hydrogen bonds in the methane molecule are identical meaning they have the same…

Q: Why do we have to determine the molecular geometry of molecules? What are the important data that…

A: Every molecule has a distinct shape of its own.It is the identity of a particular molecule by which…

Q: Which of these molecules would have a linear molecular shape? (Select all that apply.) O CS₂ XeCl₂…

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Q: 2. From the following Lewis structure and what you know about VSEPR theory, approximate the smallest…

A: Interpretation: The smallest bond angle in the given molecule is to be determined. Given molecule:…

Q: How can the shape of a molecule guide its function?

A: The shape and geometry of the molecule is predicted on the basis of VSEPR theory. VSEPR theory or…

Q: For the compound COCl2: a. Write the Lewis structure.  b. Predict the shape

A: COCl2  has total 24 valence elecrons . Molecular mass = 129.84 g/mol  Name- Cobalt(II) chloride…

Q: 2. Would an electron have more potential energy if it were part of a polar or a non-polar molecule?…

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Q: Which of these molecules would have a linear molecular shape? (Select all that apply.) Cl20 CSe2 O…

A: In Cl2O central atom is  oxygen (O) In CSe2, central atom is Carbon (C) In KrF2, central atom is…

Q: Use VSEPR theory to predict the shape (molecular geometry) of these molecules and draw the Lewis…

A: VSEPR Theory is used to predict the shape of the molecules from the electron pairs that surround the…

Q: 2. Give one example of a molecule that has non-polar bonds, but is a polar molecule. Explain.

A: example of a non polar compound that has polar bonds

Q: A molecule of formula AY₃ is found experimentally to bepolar. Which molecular shapes are possible…

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Q: A molecule is made from four atoms. The first atom (A) has five valence electrons, the second atom…

A: Assuming the centre atom is A as the molecule can not have centre atom with 1 electron i.e B and…

Q: Describe how you can predict the shape of a molecule around a central atom.

A: Given :  To explain the shape of a molecule around a central atom.

Q: CH3F is a polar molecule, even though the tetrahedral geometry often leads to nonpolar molecules.…

A: Polar molecules are the molecules consisting of a slightly positive at one end and slightly negative…

Q: Define concept of Determining Molecular Shape ?

A: Molecular shapes can be determined with the help of VSEPR Theory (Valence Shell Electron Pair…

Q: 1) Why is it important to understand the molecular geometry or shape of molecules and ions in…

A: In chemistry, we mainly study about the chemical and physical properties of substances and these…

Q: Q3. Use the VSEPR theory to predict the shape of a) The molecule ÖSF2 b) The ion CIO3 c) The ion of…

A: Since we only answer up to 3 sub-parts, we’ll answer the first 3 sub-parts. Please resubmit the…

Q: What combination of halogen would be the least polar?

A: The halogens which has the lowest electronegative value will form a least polar bond. As we move…

Q: Which would you expect to contain ionic bonds MgCl2 or SCl2? Explain your reasoning.

A: A chemical bond is attractive force that binds the ions or molecules together in a compound.…

Q: B. Write the Lewis Structure for SO2. Include all resonance structures. C. Write the Lewis Structure…

A: Lewis structure represents the valence shell electrons in a compound. It shows the distribution of…

Q: What factors describe the geometry of a molecule? A. bond length  B. bond angle C. size of atoms…

A: According to the VSEPR theory, the geometry of the molecule depends on the number of bond pairs and…

Q: what shapes are possible for a moleculewith th

A: shapes are possible for a molecule with three atoms which are given blow ; 1. linear   -…

Q: How many lone pairs (total) around the molecule COCl2 ?

A: The total number of lone pairs around the molecule can be calculated by drawing the Lewis structure…

Q: Compounds (1) C4H6Cl2 and (2) AlCl3. Explain the difference between them using the following…

A: We have to provide difference in the given two compounds. In the 1st compound- there can be possible…

Q: f. chlorine trifluoride (CIF,) O 14. Predict the molecular shapes for the compounds in Question 13,…

A: Molecular shape of following molecules are :

Q: Is the effect of adding bonded atoms and lone pairs to the central atom similar? Explain why this…

A: Bonded atoms and loan pairs differ in many aspects, mainly in the space they acquire around an atom…

Q: Q3. Use the VSEPR theory to predict the shape of a) The molecule OSF2 b) The ion CIO, c) The ion of…

A: The VSEPR theory is helpful to predict the shape of the given molecule on the basis of valence…

Q: Atoms X and Y have different electronegativities. Explain and show how the molecule XY2 can be both…

A: Polar molecules have non zero net dipole moment whereas non polar molecules have zero net dipole…

Q: How do chemists predict the shapes of molecules?

A: Repulsion between electrons, valence electrons present in outer shell of electron would help in…

Q: Examine the model structures for SF4and XeF4. Both molecules have four fluorine atoms attached to…

A: Following are the differences between the model structure of SF4 and XeF4.

Q: .Examine the model and real str

A: Atoms participate in a chemical bonding to attain eight electrons in outer most shell , this rule…

Q: Give the molecular shape of CH4

A: VSEPR theory:The structure of a molecule can be determined by using the VSEPR theory. According to…

Q: a molecule is made from 4 atoms. the first atom (A) has 5 valence electrons, the second atom (B) has…

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Q: On which factors does the shape of a molecule depends?

A: The molecular structure is a 3-dimensional representation of bond pairs around the central atom. It…

Q: What is the difference between a single bond and a multiple bond?

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Q: Predict shapes for the organic molecules chloroform, CHCl3 , and 1,1-dichloroethene, Cl2C“CH2

A: The answer for Chloroform is given below. Kindly repost the other molecules as separate one.

Q: 2. Use VSEPR theory to predict the geometry of the following molecules, then draw their structures:…

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Q: Describe the interactions that occur between individual chlorine atoms as they approach each other…

A: The distance between two nuclei in a molecule is an internuclear distance. The nucleus of an atom…

Q: Consider the formation of ammonia. Using VSEPR, which molecule shape best describes the shape of the…

A: The objective of the question is to describe the shape of ammonia molecule according to VSEPR…

Q: how to work out the shape of a molecule? write the rules

A: The shapes of molecules is determined by the number of bond pairs and lone pair.

Q: If you know the formula of a molecule or ion, what is the first step in predicting its shape?

A: The formula of the molecule or ion helps in predicting its shape.

Q: What is the canonical shape associated with a molecule that has 2 bonded atoms and no lone pairs?

A: Given is,  molecule that has 2 bonded atoms and no lone pairs.

Q: The molecule PH 3 has total valence electrons, the shape is the molecule contains double bonds, and…

A: A question based on molecular geometry, which is to be accomplished.

Q: How does VSEPR affect the shape of molecules?

A: VSEPR theory - Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion theory,

Q: di Drawa dot-and-cross diagram for carbon dioxide. ii Describe the shape of the carbon dioxide…

A: Since you have posted a question with multiple sub-parts, we will solve first three sub-parts for…

Q: 2. What is repulsive interaction between atoms due to?

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Q: What does covelant bonding between atoms usually involve ?

A: Covalent bond between atoms is formed by equal sharing of electrons. Covalent bond is formed by…

Group 14 Elements

The following elements come under group 14 of the periodic table.