Nomenclature of Covalent Compounds Answers

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A molecule that has a trigonal-pyramidal shape has atom(s) an

d lone pair(s) around the central atom.

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NO2

Choose the number of lone pairs or atoms to complete each description below.A molecule that has a trigonal-planar shape has lone pair(s).

Choose the name of the molecular geometry for each molecule described below. A molecule with two atoms and no lone pairs around the central atom has a shape.

Choose the molecular geometry of each type of hybrid orbital that forms.When one s- and one p-orbital mix, the resulting hybrid orbitals have a geometry.

sp2-orbitals

sp3-orbitals

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SF6

A molecule that has a bent shape and a trigonal-planar electron domain shape has lone pair(s).

A molecule with four atoms and no lone pairs around the central atom has a shape.

When one s- and two p-orbitals mix, the resulting hybrid orbitals have a geometry.

A molecule that has two atoms and two lone pairs around the central atom has a shape.

When one s- and three p-orbitals mix, the resulting hybrid orbitals have a geometry.

A molecule that has five atoms and no lone pairs around the central atom has a shape.