Polarity Worksheet

For each of the following compounds, draw the Lewis structure, determine the
bond angles, find the molecular shape, and determine the overall polarity of
the molecule. (Honors only: Indicate the hybridization of the central atom).

NO2-1

BF3

F2CO

PF3

PH4+1

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 Polarity Worksheet
For each of the following compounds, draw the Lewis structure, determine the
bond angles, find the molecular shape, and determine the overall polarity of
the molecule. (Honors only: Indicate the hybridization of the central atom).
Note to teacher: This assumes that you're familiar with drawing Lewis
structures / resonance structures.

NO2-1
bond angle: 118 degrees
shape: bent
polarity: polar, negative charge toward the oxygen side of the molecule
nitrogen atom sp2 hybridized

BF3
bond angle: 120 degrees
shape: trigonal planar
polarity: nonpolar
boron atom sp2 hybridized

F2CO
bond angle: 120 degrees
shape: trigonal planar
polarity: polar, negative charge toward the fluorines
carbon atom sp2 hybridized

PF3
bond angle: 107.5 degrees
shape: trigonal pyramidal
polarity: polar, negative charge toward the fluorine side
phosphorus atom sp3 hybridized

PH4+1
bond angle: 109.5 degrees
shape: tetrahedral
polarity: nonpolar (though the whole thing has charge, the charge is not
concentrated asymmetrically)
phosphorus atom sp3 hybridized

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