VSEPR shapes

Question 1

Linear geometry, linear shape

Answer 1

2 electron pairs, 2 outer atoms, 0 lone pairs, 180° bond angle

Question 2

Trigonal planar geometry, trigonal planar shape

Answer 2

3 sets of electron pairs, 3 outer atoms, 0 lone pairs, 120° bond angle

Question 3

Trigonal planar geometry, bent shape

Answer 3

3 sets of electron pairs, 2 outer atoms, 1 lone pair, <120° bond angle

Question 4

Tetrahedral geometry, tetrahedral shape

Answer 4

4 sets of electron pairs, 4 outer atoms, 0 lone pairs, 109.5° bond angle

Question 5

Tetrahedral geometry, trigonal pyramidal shape

Answer 5

4 sets of electron pairs, 3 outer atoms, 1 lone pair, <109.5° bond angle

Question 6

Tetrahedral geometry, bent shape

Answer 6

4 sets of electron pairs, 2 outer atoms, 2 lone pairs, <109.5°