Nomenclature of Covalent Compounds

Question 1

Select the molecular shape of each molecule based on the formula or Lewis structure.A molecule with the Lewis structure below has a shape.

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linear

Question 2

A molecule with the Lewis structure below has a shape.

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trigonal-planar

Question 3

A molecule with the formula CBr4 has a shape.

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tetrahedral

Question 4

A molecule with the formula BeH2 has a shape.

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linear

Question 5

Select the electron domain geometry and the molecular geometry for an ammonia molecule, NH3. Check all of the boxes that apply. You may use the periodic table if needed.

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trigonal-pyramidal molecular geometry; tetrahedral electron domain geometry

Question 6

Which of the following describe hybrid atomic orbitals? Check all of the boxes that apply.

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a mixture of the valence orbitals in an atom; There are as many hybrid orbitals as there are valence orbitals that mix together.; have a different shape and a different energy than the atomic orbitals of which they are made

Question 7

hybrid orbitals form when one s- and two p-orbitals mix.

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Three sp2

Question 8

This geometry results from the arrangement of the hybrid orbitals around the carbon atom.

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four sp3

Question 9

The resulting electron domain geometry is

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trigonal planar.

Question 10

They are formed when the s-orbital and -orbitals mix, or hybridize.

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three p

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