Questions and Answers
What is the molecular geometry and number of electron groups for SF4?
Seesaw, 5 electron groups
What is the molecular geometry and number of electron groups for BrF3?
T shaped, 5 electron groups
Determine the electron geometry, molecular geometry, and polarity of XeF2.
Electron geometry: trigonal bipyramidal, Molecular geometry: linear
Determine the electron geometry and molecular geometry of the underlined atom in CH3OCH3.
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How many of the following molecules are polar?
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Choose the compound below that contains at least one polar covalent bond but is nonpolar.
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Determine the electron geometry (eg), molecular geometry (mg), and polarity of SF6.
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A molecule containing a central atom with SP hybridization had a ______ electron geometry.
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Draw the Lewis structure for the molecule CH2CHCH3. How many sigma and pi bonds does it contain?
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Study Notes
Molecular Geometry and Electron Groups
- SF4 has a seesaw molecular geometry and 5 electron groups.
- BRf3 has a T-shaped molecular geometry and also 5 electron groups.
Electron Geometry and Molecular Geometry
- For XeF2, the electron geometry is trigonal bipyramidal, and the molecular geometry is linear.
- The electron geometry of the underlined atom in CH3OCH3 is tetrahedral, with a bent molecular geometry.
Molecular Polarity
- Out of the given molecules, 2 are polar.
- AsBr5 has at least one polar covalent bond but is overall nonpolar.
Geometry and Polarity of Compounds
- SF6 exhibits octahedral electron geometry and octahedral molecular geometry, classified as nonpolar.
- A molecule with sp hybridization exhibits a linear electron geometry.
Bonds in Molecules
- The Lewis structure for CH2CHCH3 contains 8 sigma bonds and 1 pi bond.
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Test your knowledge on molecular geometry and electron groups with these flashcards from Chapter 11. This quiz covers various molecular shapes and their characteristics, crucial for understanding chemical bonding. Dive into the definitions and classifications of different molecules.
