Lewis Structures and Molecular Geometry

How many bonding electrons are in the Lewis structure of N₂?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 6

The correct Lewis structure for BF₃ would have exactly:

• 1 double bond.

• 2 double bonds.

• 1 triple bond.

• no double bonds.

What is the molecular geometry if you have 4 single bonds around the central atom and no lone pairs?

• bent

• linear

• tetrahedral

• trigonal pyramidal

What is the molecular geometry of carbon dioxide, CO₂?

• bent

• linear

• tetrahedral

• trigonal pyramidal

What is the molecular geometry of SiH₄?

• bent

• linear

• tetrahedral

• trigonal pyramidal

What is the angle between electron groups in the trigonal planar geometry?

• 90°

• 109.5°

• 120°

• 180°

What molecular shape is the structure shown here? (NH₄⁺)

• linear
• trigonal planar
• tetrahedral
• trigonal pyramidal

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-6

What molecular shape is the structure shown here? (H₂O)

• tetrahedral
• trigonal planar
• bent
• trigonal pyramidal

What is the molecular shape of a silicon dioxide molecule?

• linear
• trigonal planar
• bent
• tetrahedral

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-6

Determine the molecular geometry of ammonia (NH₃).

• trigonal pyramidal
• trigonal planar
• bent
• tetrahedral