Molecule Shapes Quick Review

In the following lewis structure, how many atoms are bonded to the central atom?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

In the following lewis structure, how many lone pairs of electrons are around the central atom?

• 0 lone pairs of electrons

• 1 lone pair of electrons

• 3 lone pairs of electrons

• 4 lone pairs of electrons

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NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

This molecule has 3 bonds and 1 lone pair around the central atom. What shape is it?

• bent

• pyramidal

• tetrahedral

• linear

Which is the 3D picture of this molecule?

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In the following lewis structure, how many bonds are around the central atom?

• 1 bond

• 2 bonds

• 3 bonds

• 4 bonds

In the following lewis structure, how many lone pairs of electrons are around the central atom?

• 0 lone pairs of electrons

• 1 lone pair of electrons

• 2 lone pairs of electrons

• 4 lone pairs of electrons

This molecule has 2 bonds and 2 lone pairs around the central atom. What shape is it?

• bent

• trigonal pyramidal

• tetrahedral

• linear

Which is the 3D picture of this molecule?

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In the following lewis structure, how many bonds are around the central atom?

• 1 bond

• 2 bonds

• 3 bonds

• 4 bonds

In the following lewis structure, how many lone pairs of electrons are around the central atom?

• 0 lone pairs of electrons

• 1 lone pair of electrons

• 3 lone pairs of electrons

• 4 lone pairs of electrons