Molecular Geometry Shapes

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A molecular shape where atoms are arranged in a straight line.

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Linear

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A molecular shape where a central atom is surrounded by four atoms at the corners of a tetrahedron.

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Tetrahedral

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A molecular shape where three atoms are arranged around a central atom in a flat plane, forming a triangle.

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Trigonal Planar

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A molecular shape where three atoms form a base of a pyramid with a central atom at the apex.

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Trigonal Pyramidal

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A molecular shape where the bond angle between atoms is less than 180 degrees, creating a bent shape.

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Bent

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A molecular shape with a central atom surrounded by five atoms, forming two pyramids sharing a base.

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Trigonal Bipyramidal

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A molecular shape where three atoms form a T with a central atom.

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T-Shape

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A molecular shape similar to a tetrahedron but with bond angles that are not equal.

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Distorted Tetrahedron

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A molecular shape where a central atom is surrounded by six atoms at the corners of an octahedron.

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Octahedron

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A molecular shape where four atoms are arranged around a central atom in the same plane, forming a square.

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Square Planar