3.2.2.2.1.1 - 2 Electron Domains

You've not yet enrolled in this course. Please enroll for free to listen to audio lessons, classroom podcasts and take mock test.
Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is an electron domain?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how electrons are grouped around atoms.

Question 2

Easy

How many electron domains would lead to a linear shape?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how bonds arrange themselves to minimize repulsion.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the bond angle in a linear molecule?

  • 120 degrees
  • 180 degrees
  • 90 degrees

πŸ’‘ Hint: Recall the geometry associated with two electron domains.

Question 2

True or False: Lone pairs always decrease the bond angle compared to ideal angles.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how lone pairs affect the space taken up around the central atom.

Solve 2 more questions and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Predict the molecular geometry of a molecule with 4 electron domains, 2 of which are lone pairs. Justify your answer.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how lone pairs change the position of bonding pairs.

Question 2

Compare and analyze NH3 and H2O in terms of their electron domains and molecular shapes. What accounts for the difference in bond angles?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on how the number of lone pairs impacts the geometry.

Challenge and get performance evaluation