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Two molecules have the same molecular geometry but different electron domain geometries. Which combination of atoms and lone pairs around the central atom could describe these molecules?

A
2 atoms and 2 lone pairs; 3 atoms and 0 lone pairs
B
1 atom and 3 lone pairs; 2 atoms and 1 lone pair
C
3 atoms and 1 lone pair; 3 atoms and 0 lone pairs
D
2 atoms and 2 lone pairs; 2 atoms and 1 lone pair
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A molecule has two atoms that are bonded to the central atom and one lone pair of electrons around this central atom. What is the shape of the molecule?

A
bent
B
linear
C
trigonal planar
D
trigonal pyramidal
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Which compound contains only a nonpolar covalent molecule?

A
O2
B
HCl
C
H2O
D
NO3
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Which statement about covalent compounds is true?

A
They are able to melt at high temperatures.
B
They are poor conductors of heat.
C
They have strong intermolecular attractions.
D
They have atomic bonds that are easy to break.
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Consider the Lewis dot structures below, which represent the valence electrons of carbon (C) and chlorine (Cl). When these bond to make CCl4, what is the shape of a CCl4 molecule?

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A
linear
B
circular
C
tetrahedral
D
trigonal planar

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