1.3.5 Shapes of Molecules Flashcards
1
Q
Predict the shape of the NH₄⁻ ion & explain why.
A
- tetrahedral
- equal repulsion
- between four bonding pairs
2
Q
2 bonding pairs, 0 lone pairs
A
linear, 180
3
Q
2 bonding pairs, 1 lone pair
A
bent, 118°
4
Q
2 bonding pairs, 2 lone pairs
A
bent, 104.5° (e.g water)
5
Q
3 bonding pairs, 0 lone pairs
A
trigonal planar, 120°
6
Q
3 bonding pairs, 1 lone pair
A
trigonal pyramidal, 107°
7
Q
3 bonding pairs, 2 lone pair
A
T-shaped, 90°
8
Q
3 bonding pairs, 3 lone pairs
A
T-shaped 90
9
Q
4 bonding pairs, 0 lone pairs
A
tetrahedral, 109.5°
10
Q
4 bonding pairs, 1 lone pair
A
seesaw, <90° & <120°
11
Q
4 bonding pairs, 2 lone pairs
A
square planar, 90° & 180°
12
Q
5 bonding pairs, 0 lone pairs
A
trigonal bipyramidal, 90° & 120°
13
Q
5 bonding pairs, 1 lone pairs
A
square pyramidal, 90° & 180°
14
Q
2 bonding pairs, 3 lone pairs
A
linear, 180°
15
Q
6 bonding pairs, 0 lone pairs
A
octahedral, 90° & 180°
