Shapes Of Molecules Flashcards
1
Q
Each lone pair reduces the bond angle by…..
A
2.5 degrees
2
Q
2 bonded pairs
A
Linear (angle: 180)
3
Q
3 bonded pairs
A
Trigonal planar (angle: 120)
4
Q
4 bonded pairs
A
Tetrahedral (angle: 109.5)
5
Q
5 bonded pairs
A
Trigonal bipyramidial (angle: 90, 120)
6
Q
6 bonded pairs
A
Octahedral (angle: 90)
7
Q
2 bonded pairs, 1 lone pair
A
Non-linear (angle: 119)
8
Q
3 bonded pairs, 1 lone pair
A
Trigonal pyramidal (angle: 107)
9
Q
2 bonded pairs, 2 lone pairs
A
Nonlinear (angle: 104.5)
10
Q
4 bonded pairs, 1 lone pair
A
Seesaw (angle: 87, 102)
11
Q
3 bonded pairs, 2 lone pairs
A
Distorted t (angle: 87.5)
12
Q
5 bonded pairs, 1 lone pair
A
Square pyramidal (angle: 81.9, 90)
13
Q
4 bonded pairs, 2 lone pairs
A
Square planar (angle: 90)