Shapes and Molecules

Question 1

Describe a linear molecule

Answer 1

Bonding pairs- 2
Lone pairs- 0
Bonding angle 180
Example : Beryllium chloride

Question 1

Describe Bent molecule

Answer 1

Bonding pairs- 2
Lone pairs- 2
Bonding angle 104.5
Example : Water

Question 2

Describe Trigonal planar

Answer 2

Bonding pairs- 3
Lone pairs- 0
Bonding angle 120
Example : Boron trifluoride

Question 3

Describe Triangular pyramid

Answer 3

Bonding pairs- 3
Lone pairs- 1
Bonding angle 107
Example : Ammonia

Question 4

Describe Tetrahedral

Answer 4

Bonding pairs- 4
Lone pairs- 0
Bonding angle 109.5
Example : Methane

Question 5

Trigonal bipyramid

Answer 5

Bonding pairs- 5
Lone pairs- 0
Bonding angle 120 and 180
Example : Phosphorus pentachloride

Question 6

Describe octahedral

Answer 6

Bonding pairs- 6
Lone pairs- 0
Bonding angle 90
Example : sulphur hexafluoride