Practice sp3 hybridization (4 electron domains) - 3.5.1.3 | Module 3: Chemical Bonding & Structure | IB Grade 12-Chemistry
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3.5.1.3 - sp3 hybridization (4 electron domains)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What does sp3 hybridization involve?

💡 Hint: Think about how many hybrid orbitals are formed.

Question 2

Easy

What is the ideal bond angle for a tetrahedral geometry?

💡 Hint: Consider the shape of a tetrahedron.

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Question 1

What molecular geometry does sp3 hybridized carbon exhibit in methane?

  • Linear
  • Trigonal Planar
  • Tetrahedral

💡 Hint: Think about the three-dimensional arrangement.

Question 2

True or False: Ammonia (NH3) has a bond angle of 109.5°.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the presence of lone pairs and how they affect angles.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Calculate the resulting bond angles for a molecule with a formula CH2Cl2. Identify its hybridization and explain how lone pairs might affect bond angles.

💡 Hint: Consider the number of different types of atoms bonded to the central carbon atom.

Question 2

Explain why the bond angle in water is less than that in ammonia and provide a structural formula for both, labeling all parts.

💡 Hint: Draw both structures clearly, paying attention to lone pairs.

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