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11.42 VSEPR Molecular Geometry Worksheet

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This Chemistry Science worksheet provides structured practice on 11.42 VSEPR Molecular Geometry. Students are guided through targeted exercises that build foundational understanding, computational accuracy, and critical thinking skills.

VSEPR Molecular Geometry: Predict electron-domain geometry, molecular geometry, and bond angles from Lewis structures and VSEPR repulsion patterns. Aligned to NGSS, CCSS, AP Chemistry/Pre-AP Chemistry, and representative state chemistry framework crosswalks NGSS HS-PS1-1, HS-PS1-2, HS-PS1-3; AP Chem Unit 2; Pre-AP Unit 2; CCSS RST.11-12.7 and HSN-Q.A.1 - VSEPR Molecular Geometry Chemistry Standards Crosswalk: National: NGSS HS-PS1-1, HS-PS1-2, HS-PS1-3; AP Chem Unit 2; Pre-AP Unit 2; CCSS RST.11-12.7 and HSN-Q.A.1. State frameworks: TX TEKS 112.43(c)(7); MA HS.CHEM.1.1; FL SC.912.P.8.6; CA/NY/NJ HS-PS1-2/3; GA Chemistry bonding standards; VA Chemistry bonding standards.

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Thionyl chloride, SOCl2, can be modeled with sulfur double-bonded to oxygen, single-bonded to two chlorine atoms, and holding one lone pair. What molecular geometry is predicted around sulfur?

ATrigonal planar

BTetrahedral

CSeesaw

DTrigonal pyramidal

Solution & Explanation:Around sulfur, the S=O double bond is one domain, the two S-Cl bonds are two more domains, and the lone pair is the fourth domain. AX3E gives trigonal pyramidal geometry.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Which mapping is correct for a common VSEPR pattern?

AAX2: bent, with angle less than 120 degrees

BAX3E: trigonal planar, with angle 120 degrees

CAX2E2: bent, with angle less than 109.5 degrees

DAX4E2: tetrahedral, with angle 109.5 degrees

Solution & Explanation:AX2E2 has four electron domains and two lone pairs, so its molecular geometry is bent and its bond angle is compressed below 109.5 degrees.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

XeF2 is linear even though xenon has five electron domains. Which explanation best accounts for that result?

ATwo lone pairs occupy axial positions, leaving three equatorial bonds.

BThree lone pairs occupy equatorial positions, leaving two axial Xe-F bonds opposite each other.

CEach Xe-F bond counts as three electron domains, making a linear shape.

DXenon has no lone pairs, so only two electron domains are present.

Solution & Explanation:With five domains, XeF2 has a trigonal bipyramidal domain arrangement. The three lone pairs go equatorial, leaving the two fluorines axial and 180 degrees apart.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Chemistry Science students. It aligns with educational standard NGSS HS-PS1-1, HS-PS1-2, HS-PS1-3; AP Chem Unit 2; Pre-AP Unit 2; CCSS RST.11-12.7 and HSN-Q.A.1 (National: NGSS HS-PS1-1, HS-PS1-2, HS-PS1-3; AP Chem Unit 2; Pre-AP Unit 2; CCSS RST.11-12.7 and HSN-Q.A.1. State frameworks: TX TEKS 112.43(c)(7); MA HS.CHEM.1.1; FL SC.912.P.8.6; CA/NY/NJ HS-PS1-2/3; GA Chemistry bonding standards; VA Chemistry bonding standards.).