The shapes of simple molecules and ions
Predict the shape and bond angle of ____.
_____ because it has n of electron pairs and n lone pairs. Electron pairs repel to become as far apart as possible. Lone pairs of electrons repel more strongly than bonding pairs.
Draw the shapes of … linear, non-linear, trigonal planar, pyramidal, tetrahedral and octahedral and give their bond angles.
Draw the dot-and-cross diagram for NH4+.