Molecular Geometry Flashcards
1
Q
2 bonds
0 lone pairs
A
Linear 180 degrees
2
Q
3 bonds
0 lone pairs
A
Planar triangular <120
3
Q
2 bonds
1 lone pair
A
Angular or non-linear bent <109.5
4
Q
4 bonds
0 lone pairs
A
Tetrahedral 109.5
5
Q
3 bonds
1 lone pair
A
Trigonal pyramidal <109.5
6
Q
2 bonds
2 lone pairs
A
Angular or non-linear bent <109.5
7
Q
5 bonds
0 lone pairs
A
Trigonal bipyramidal
90,120,180
8
Q
4 bonds
1 lone pair
A
Unsymmetrical tetrahedral or “See-Saw”
90,120,180
9
Q
3 bonds
2 lone pairs
A
T-shaped
90 & 180
10
Q
2 bonds
3 lone pairs
A
Linear 180
11
Q
6 bonds
0 lone pairs
A
Octahedral
90 & 180
12
Q
5 bonds
1 lone pair
A
Square pyramidal
13
Q
4 bonds
2 lone pairs
A
Square planar
