According to VSEPR Theory, a Molecule with the General Formula

question 35

Multiple Choice

According to VSEPR theory, a molecule with the general formula AX₆ will have a __________ molecular shape.

• A)tetrahedral
• B)trigonal planar
• C)trigonal bipyramidal
• D)hexagonal
• E)octahedral

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Definitions:

Total Ionic Equation

An equation that shows all the soluble ionic substances in a chemical reaction as they exist as ions in a solution.

Molarity

A measure of the concentration of a solute in a solution, defined as the number of moles of solute per liter of solution.

Sugar

A sweet-tasting, soluble carbohydrate, often used as a sweetener in food, commonly sourced from sugarcane and sugar beets.

Molarity

A concentration unit of a solution expressed as moles of solute divided by liters of solution.