Shapes of Molecules Flashcards
What is the bond angle for a linear molecule?
180 degrees
How many lone pairs and bonded pairs does a linear molecule have?
no lone pairs, 2 bonded pairs
What is the bond angle for a trigonal planar?
120 degrees
How many lone pairs and bonded pairs does a trigonal planar have?
no lone pairs, 3 bonded pairs
What is the bond angle of a tetrahedral?
109.5
How many lone pairs and bonded pairs does a tetrahedral have?
no lone pairs, 4 bonded pairs
What is the bond angle of a trigonal pyramidal / pyramidal?
107 degrees
How many lone pairs and bonded pairs does a trigonal pyramidal have?
1 lone pair, 3 bonded pairs
What is the bond angle on a non linear molecule?
104.5 degrees
How many lone pairs and bonded pairs does a non linear molecule have?
2 lone pairs, 2 bonded pairs
What is the bond angle on a trigonal bypyramidal?
120 and 90 degrees
How many lone pairs and bonded pairs does a trigonal bypyramidal have?
No lone pairs, 5 bonded pairs
What is the bond angle on a octahedral?
90 degrees
How many lone pairs and bonded pairs does a octahedral have?
No lone pairs, 6 bonded pairs
