Shapes of Molecules

Question 1

Sketch the shape of the molecule, naming it and stating any bond angle(s).

(3 bonding pairs)

Answer 1

Shape name: Trigonal Planar

Bond angle: 120*

Question 2

Sketch the shape of the molecule, naming it and stating any bond angle(s).

(4 bonding pairs)

Answer 2

Molecule shape: Tetrahedral

Bond angle: 109.5*

Question 3

Sketch the shape of the molecule, naming it and stating any bond angle(s).

(Three bonding pairs and one lone pair)

Answer 3

Molecule shape: Trigonal Pyramidal.

Bond angle: 107*

Question 4

Sketch the shape of the molecule, naming it and stating any bond angle(s).

(Two bonding pairs and one lone pair.)

Answer 4

Molecule shape: Non-linear (bent).

Bond angle: 104.5*

Question 5

Sketch the shape of the molecule, naming it and stating any bond angle(s).

(Five bonding pairs)

Answer 5

Molecule shape: Trigonal bipyramidal.

Bond angle: 120* and 90*.

Question 6

Sketch the shape of the molecule, naming it and stating any bond angle(s).

(Six bonding pairs)

Answer 6

Molecule shape: Octahedral.

Bond angle: 90*