Molecular Geometry

Question 1

linear

Answer 1

central atom bonded to two atoms with no unshared electrons; bond angle 180

Question 2

trigonal planar

Answer 2

central atom has no unshared pairs of electrons; bond angle 120

Question 3

tetrahedral

Answer 3

central angle bonded to four atoms with no unshared electrons; bond angle 109.5

Question 4

trigonal pyramidal

Answer 4

central atom bonded to three other atoms with an unshared pair of electrons; bond angle 107

Question 5

bent

Answer 5

central atom bonded to two other atoms with two unshared pairs of valence electrons; bond angle 105