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Due to the lone pairs on the N and P atoms, both molecules have a trigonal pyramidal shape.
Four atoms bound to a central atom with no lone pairs
the shared valence electron pairs repel each other.
a molecule with two bound atoms and one lone electron pair -apex
The correct answer is: Bent.
C.A molecule that has a symmetrical shape will be a nonpolar molecule.
Electron pairs
Magnesium bromide
it determines how the molecule functions
question: which of the following elements is the smallest?
answer: chlorine (CI)
3 atoms around a central atom with no lone pairs.
The lone pair repels the electrons of the adjacent bonds more so than does a bonding pair of electrons, so thus alters the molecular geometry of the molecule.
A chemical bond holds atoms together
