Types of Molecular Geometry

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Describe a trigonal planar geometry.
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Trigonal planar geometry has three atoms surrounding a central atom in the same plane at 120° angles.
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What is a tetrahedral geometry?
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Tetrahedral geometry involves a central atom bonded to four atoms positioned at the corners of a tetrahedron.
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Define trigonal pyramidal geometry.
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Trigonal pyramidal geometry occurs when three bonds and one lone pair are arranged around a central atom.
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What does bent or V-shaped geometry mean?
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Bent or V-shaped geometry occurs when a central atom forms bonds with two other atoms and has one or more lone pairs.
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Explain trigonal bipyramidal geometry.
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Trigonal bipyramidal geometry involves a central atom bonded to five atoms: three in one plane (equatorial) and two in another (axial).
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