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Bonding Flashcards

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Why is the bond angle smaller in ammonia NH3 than methane CH4?

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  • Methane has 4 bonding pairs and no lones pairs
  • Ammonia has 3 bonding pairs and 1 lone pair
  • Lone pair repel more strongly that bonding pairs and take up more space
  • Bonding pairs in ammonia
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Chemistry: Physical (2 decks)

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