Answer to Question #274207 in Chemistry for grey tyrant

Question

Write T if the statement is true. If the statement is false, underline the word which makes it wrong and write the correct word on the space provided.

__________1. H2 is a polar molecule.

__________2. Water has a trigonal planar molecular geometry.

__________3. Asymmetric covalent compounds are usually nonpolar.

__________4. A molecule in which its central atom has 2 lone pairs and 3 bonding pairs of electrons has a T-shape molecular geometry.

__________5. The central atom in the compound SF6 should be fluorine.

Answer 1

Non-polar_________1. H₂ is a polar molecule.

_____T_____2. Water has a trigonal planar molecular geometry.

_____T_____3. Asymmetric covalent compounds are usually nonpolar.

Trigonal pyramidal__________4. A molecule in which its central atom has 2 lone pairs and 3 bonding pairs of electrons has a T-shape molecular geometry.

_____T_____5. The central atom in the compound SF6 should be fluorine.