Asked by Bilash Bhandari on Sep 30, 2024
Any molecule that has a central atom with no lone pairs, and four other, equivalent atoms connected to it, has what shape?
A) Square
B) Triangular
C) Tetrahedral
D) Flat
Central Atom
The atom in a molecule or polyatomic ion that is surrounded by other atoms, forming the basis of the molecule's geometry.
Tetrahedral
Tetrahedral refers to a molecular shape where a central atom is surrounded by four other atoms at the corners of a tetrahedron.
Equivalent Atoms
Equivalent atoms are atoms in a molecule that have identical bonding arrangements and environment, making them indistinguishable in chemical reactions.
- Clarify the valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory and its role in determining the geometric arrangement of molecules.
- Deduce the molecular shapes of straightforward and complex molecules in accordance with VSEPR theory.
Learning Objectives
- Clarify the valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory and its role in determining the geometric arrangement of molecules.
- Deduce the molecular shapes of straightforward and complex molecules in accordance with VSEPR theory.