Molecular Geometry

Front

What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

Back

2 Nonmetals

Front

What is the molecular shape of a molecule with three bonding pairs and no lone pairs?

Back

Trigonal planar

Front

What is the molecular shape of a molecule with four bonding pairs and no lone pairs?

Back

Tetrahedral

Front

According to the octet rule, most elements need how many valence electrons?

Back

8

Front

What is the molecular shape of a molecule with three bonding pairs and one lone pair?

Back

Trigonal pyramidal

Front

What is the molecular shape of a molecule with two bonding pairs and two lone pairs?

Back

Bent or angular

Front

What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

What is the bond angle in a trigonal planar molecule?

Back

120 degrees

Front

What is the bond angle in a tetrahedral molecule?

Back

109.5 degrees

Front

What is the difference between a polar and nonpolar covalent bond?

Back

Polar covalent bonds have unequal sharing of electrons, while nonpolar covalent bonds have equal sharing.