VSEPR and Molecular Shape Practice

8 problems · instant feedback · full explanations

VSEPR theory predicts molecular geometry from electron domains. These eight problems cover the common shapes — linear, bent, trigonal pyramidal, tetrahedral — plus bond angles and lone-pair effects.

Q1.
The molecular shape of CH4 is:

Multiple choice · Easy

Q2.
The molecular shape of H2O is:

Multiple choice · Easy

Q3.
VSEPR theory predicts molecular shape by arranging electron domains to minimize repulsion.

True / False · Beginner

Q4.
The H-C-H bond angle in methane is approximately:

Multiple choice · Easy

Q5.
The molecular shape of CO2 is:

Multiple choice · Easy

Q6.
The molecular shape of NH3 is:

Multiple choice · Medium

Q7.
Lone pairs repel neighboring electron domains more strongly than bonding pairs do.

True / False · Medium

Q8.
How many electron domains surround the boron atom in BF3?

Multiple choice · Easy

VSEPR and Molecular Shape Practice

Q1. The molecular shape of CH4 is:

Q2. The molecular shape of H2O is:

Q3. VSEPR theory predicts molecular shape by arranging electron domains to minimize repulsion.

Q4. The H-C-H bond angle in methane is approximately:

Q5. The molecular shape of CO2 is:

Q6. The molecular shape of NH3 is:

Q7. Lone pairs repel neighboring electron domains more strongly than bonding pairs do.

Q8. How many electron domains surround the boron atom in BF3?

Q1.
The molecular shape of CH4 is:

Q2.
The molecular shape of H2O is:

Q3.
VSEPR theory predicts molecular shape by arranging electron domains to minimize repulsion.

Q4.
The H-C-H bond angle in methane is approximately:

Q5.
The molecular shape of CO2 is:

Q6.
The molecular shape of NH3 is:

Q7.
Lone pairs repel neighboring electron domains more strongly than bonding pairs do.

Q8.
How many electron domains surround the boron atom in BF3?