Shapes of molecules and ions Flashcards
1
Q
Linear
A
Two bonding pairs
180º apart
2
Q
Trigonal planar
A
Three bonding pairs
120º apart
3
Q
Tetrahedron
A
Four bonding pairs
109.5º
4
Q
Trigonal bipyramid
A
Five bonding pairs
90º
120º
5
Q
Octahedral
A
Six bonding pairs
90º
6
Q
Triangular pyramid
A
Three bonding pairs
One lone pair
107º
7
Q
V-shape or angular
A
Two bonding pairs
Two lone pairs
104.5º
8
Q
Square planar
A
Four bonding pairs
Two lone pairs
90º