Shapes Of Molecules Flashcards
1
Q
Two electron pairs around central atom
A
Linear, 180°
2
Q
Three electron pairs around central atom and no loan electron pairs
A
Trigonal planar, 120°
3
Q
Four electron pairs around central atom and no loan electron pairs
A
Tetrahedral, 109.5°
4
Q
3 bond electron pairs and one lone electron pair
A
Trigonal pyramidal, 107°
5
Q
Two bond pairs and two lone electron pairs
A
Non linear, 104.5°
6
Q
Each loan electron pair reduces the bond angle by how many degrees
A
2.5°
7
Q
Five electron bond pairs around the central atom no lone pairs
A
Trigonal bipyramidal, 120° and 90°
