Drawing Shapes of Molecules Flashcards
1
Q
Linear e.g. BeCl2
A
Cl—-Be—-Cl
2
Q
Trigonal planar e.g. BF3
A
F
|
B
/ \
F F
3
Q
Tetrahedral e.g. CH4
A
4
Q
Trigonal bipyramidal e.g. PCl5
A
5
Q
Octahedral e.g. SF6
A
6
Q
Angular with one lone pair and 2 bonding pairs
A
7
Q
Trigonal pyramidal
A
8
Q
4 bonding pairs, one lone pair
A
9
Q
Square pyramid
A
10
Q
Angular with 2 lone pairs and 2 bonding pairs
A
11
Q
T-shaped
A
12
Q
Square planar
A
13
Q
What is the shape of NH3?
A
Outer electron N - 5e-
Extra electrons from bonding - 3e-
Total = 8e-
How many pairs - 4 pairs
Bonded = 3 pairs
Lone = 1 pair
Shape = pyramidal
