Introduction to Chemistry
What is a bond angle in molecular geometry?
How does the presence of lone pairs on a central atom affect the bond angle in a molecule?
What is the ideal bond angle for a molecule with three electron groups and no lone pairs?
What is the ideal bond angle for a molecule with four electron groups and no lone pairs?
Combine your understanding of bond angles to explain why water (H2O) has a bent shape rather than a linear one.
