The non-bonding electrons are lone pairs. Answer and Explanation: The shape of the molecule from the electron pairs which are surrounded by the central atoms of the molecule, is predicted by the VSEPR theory. The...Become a...
What is the geometry of the central atom? Is it polar or nonpolar?VSEPR Theory :This theory is used to deremine or predict the shape and geometry of the molecules from their structures. It is also called Gillespie-Nylholm theory as they were the two pe...
In the last post on the structure of methane we asked how we know that methane is tetrahedral (See Article:How Do We Know That Methane Is Tetrahedral). Based on the orbitals of carbon (2s and 2p) we might have naively expected three of the C-H bonds to line up along the x, y, ...
Question: What hybrid orbitals would be expected for the central atom for the followings {eq}a) BrF_5 \\b) BeCl_2 \\c) CH_3Cl {/eq} Electron pairs: The total number of electron pairs that are present in the molecules is helpful to determine the h...
Draw the Lewis structure for SO3. Determine the number of electron groups, the electron geometry, and the molecular shape. Is it polar or nonpolar? Draw the Lewis structure for NH4+. Determine the number of electron groups, the electron geometry, and the mole...