Molecular geometry Flashcards
What is the molecular geometry and bond angles of a molecule with two electron domains and no lone pairs?
Linear, 180
What is an electron domain?
Areas around a central atom where electrons are found (lone or bonding)
What is the molecular geometry and bond angles of a molecule with three electron domains and no lone pairs?
Trigonal planar, 120
What is the molecular geometry and bond angles of a molecule with three electron domains and one lone pair?
Bent, <120
What is the molecular geometry and bond angles of a molecule with four electron domains and no lone pairs?
Tetrahedral, 109.5
What is the molecular geometry and bond angles of a molecule with four electron domains and one lone pair?
Trigonal pyramidal, 107
What is the molecular geometry and bond angles of a molecule with four electron domains and two lone pairs?
Bent, 104.5
What is the molecular geometry and bond angles of a molecule with five electron domains and no lone pairs?
Trigonal bipyramidal, 120 and 90
What is the molecular geometry and bond angles of a molecule with five electron domains and one lone pair?
Seesaw, <120, <90
What is the molecular geometry and bond angles of a molecule with five electron domains and three lone pairs?
Linear, 180
What is the molecular geometry and bond angles of a molecule with six electron domains and no lone pairs?
Octohedral, 90
What are elements which commonly have an expanded octet?
S, P, Cl, Si, I, Be, B