shapes of molecules and polyatomic ions Flashcards
1
Q
what is the shape of a molecule with 2 bonding pairs?
A
linear
2
Q
what is the shape of a molecule with 3 bonding pairs?
A
trigonal planar
3
Q
what is the shape of a molecule with 4 bonding pairs?
A
tetrahedral
4
Q
what is the shape of a molecule with 3 bonding pairs and 1 non-bonding pairs?
A
pyramidal
5
Q
what is the shape of a molecule with 2 bonding pairs and 2 non-bonding pairs?
A
non-linear/bent
6
Q
what is the shape of a molecule with 5 bonding pairs?
A
trigonal bypyramidal
7
Q
what is the shape of a molecule with 6 bonding pairs?
A
octahedral
8
Q
what is the shape of a molecule with 4 bonding pairs and 2 non-bonding pairs?
A
square planar