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Shapes Of Molecules Flashcards

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1
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What is the bond angle of a linear-shaped molecule?

A

180º

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2
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How many bonds does a tetrahedral-shaped molecule have?

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4 bond pairs

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3
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Give an example of a tetrahedral-shaped molecule.

A

Methane

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4
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What is the size of the bond angle of a tetrahedral-shaped molecule?

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109.5º

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How many bond pairs does a trigonal byramidal-shaped molecule have?

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5 bond pairs.

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6
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What shape does a molecule with 5 bond pairs have?

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Trigonal bypyramidal

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7
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Give an example of a trigonal bypyramidal-shaped molecule.

A

PCl5

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8
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What are the bond angles for a trigonal bypyramidal-shaped molecule?

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120º, 90º

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9
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What is the shape of a molecule with 6 bond pairs?

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Octahedral.

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10
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What is the bond angle for a molecule with 6 bond pairs?

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90º

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11
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Give an example of a linear shaped molecule.

A

Carbon dioxide, CO2

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12
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Give an example of an octahedral-shaped molecule.

A

SF6

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13
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What is the bond angle of a molecule with 6 bond pairs?

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90º

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14
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Give an example of a molecule with 3 bond pairs.

A

BF3

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15
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What is the shape of a molecule with 3 bond pairs?

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Triagonal planar.

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16
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What is the bond angle for a molecule with 3 bond pairs?

A

120º

17
Q

What is the name of a molecule with:
2 bond pairs
1 lone pair

A

Bent

18
Q

Give an example of a bent molecule.

A

Water

19
Q

What is the name of a molecule with:
3 bond pairs
1 lone pair

A

Pyramidal

20
Q

Give an example of a pyramidal molecule

A

NH3

21
Q

What is the bond angle for a bent molecule?

A

104.5º

22
Q

What is the bond angle for a pyramidal molecule?

A

107º

23
Q

What is the shape of a molecule with:
4 bond pairs
2 lone pairs

A

Square planar

24
Q

What is the bond angle for a molecule with:
4 bond pairs
2 lone pairs

A

90º

25
Q

Give an example of a molecule with:
4 bonding pairs
2 lone pairs

A

XeF4

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