Shapes Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
What is the shape of molecules with 2 bonding pairs?
A
Linear
Examples: GO, CS, HCN.
2
Q
What is the shape of molecules with 3 bonding pairs and no lone pairs?
A
Trigonal planar
Examples: BF3, AlCl3, SO3.
3
Q
What is the shape of molecules with 3 bonding pairs and 1 lone pair?
A
Trigonal pyramidal
Example: NH3.
4
Q
What is the shape of molecules with 2 bonding pairs and 1 lone pair?
A
Bent
Example: H2O.
5
Q
What is the shape of molecules with 4 bonding pairs?
A
Tetrahedral
Example: SiCl4.
6
Q
What is the shape of molecules with 5 bonding pairs?
A
Trigonal bipyramidal
Example: PCl5.
7
Q
What is the shape of molecules with 6 bonding pairs?
A
Octahedral
Example: SF6.
