unit 2-Shapes of molecules Flashcards
1
Q
What bond angle would a linear molecule have & why?
A
180º , it has two bonding regions.
2
Q
What bond angle does a trigonal planar molecule have & why?
A
120° , it has 3 bonding regions.
3
Q
What bond angle does a tetrahedral molecule have & why?
A
109.5° , 4 bonding regions.
4
Q
What bond angle does a pyramidal molecule have & why?
A
107° , 3 bonding regions and 1 lone pair.
5
Q
What bond angle does a non-linear molecule have & why?
A
104.5° , 2 bonding pairs and 2 lone pairs.
6
Q
What bond angle does an octohedral molecule have & why?
A
90° , 6 bonding regions.
