6.1 2.2.2 SHAPES OF MOLECULES AND IONS Flashcards
1
Q
How much is bond angle reduced by when a lone pair of electrons is present?
A
around 2.5 degrees
2
Q
tetrahedral shape bond angles (no lone pairs)
A
109.5 degrees
3
Q
pyramidal shape bond angles (one lone pair)
A
107 degrees
4
Q
non-linear shape bond angles (two lone pairs)
A
104.5 degrees
5
Q
linear shape bond angle
A
180 degrees
6
Q
trigonal planar shape bond angles (no lone pairs)
A
120 degrees
7
Q
octahedral shape (6 bonds) bond angles (no lone pairs)
A
90 degrees