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How many bond pairs does a linear molecule have

2

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A molecule has 2 bond pairs, what shape is it

Linear

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What bond angle does a linear molecule have

180

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How many bond pairs does trigonal planar have

3

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A molecule has 3 bond pairs, what shape is it

Trigonal planar

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What is the bond angle for trigonal planar

120

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How many bond angles does a tetrahedral shape have

4

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If a molecule had 4 bond angles, what shape would it be

Tetrahederal

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What bond angle does a tetrahedral shape have

109.5

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How many bond pairs does trigonal bipyramidal have

5

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A molecule has 5 bond pairs, what shape is it

Trigonal bipyramidal

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What bond angle is trigonal bipyramidal

90 and 120

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How many bond pairs does an octahedral shape have

6

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A molecule has 6 bond pairs, what shape is it

Octahedral

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What bond angle to octahedral shapes have

90

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How many pairs of electrons does trigonal pyramidal have

3 bond, 1 lone

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A molecule has three bond pairs, how can we tell if it is trigonal pyramidal or trigonal planar

If it also has a lone pair it is trigonal pyramidal

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What angle is the trigonal pyramidal shape

107

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How many pairs of electrons does a v-shaped or bent molecule have

2 bond, 2 lone

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A molecule has 2 bond pairs of electrons how can we tell if it’s bent or not

If it also has two lone pairs then it is bent

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A molecule has 2 bond pairs and 2 lone pairs of electrons, what shape is it

V-shaped

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What angle is a bent molecule

104.5