shape of molecules

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When there is 2 apirs of electrons around an atom the molecule will be…

Linear

<p>Linear</p>
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When there is 3 pairs of electrons around the atom the molecule is..

Planar and is called trigonal planar

<p>Planar and is called trigonal planar</p>
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What is the shape when there is 4 pairs of electrons

Tetrahedron

<p>Tetrahedron</p>
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What is the name of the shape when there is 5 pairs of electrons

Trigonal bipyramid

<p>Trigonal bipyramid</p>
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What is the name of the shapes worth 6 pairs of electrons

Octahedral

<p>Octahedral</p>