Determining Shapes Flashcards
0
Q
Pyramidal
A
- 4 bonding sites
- 1lone pair of electrons
- 3 ‘prongs’ pointing down
1
Q
Tetrahedral
A
- 4 bonding sites
- all are occupied
- 0 lone pair of electrons
2
Q
V-shaped (bent)
A
- 3-4 bonding sites
- 1-2 lone pairs
- 2 prongs pointing down
3
Q
Linear (straight)
A
- equal on both sides
4
Q
Trigonal planar
A
- flat structure
- no lone pairs
- 3 bonding sites (central atom)
