Lesson Worksheet: Hybridization of Main-Group Elements Chemistry • 10th Grade
In this worksheet, we will practice defining hybrid orbitals and assigning the hybridization of main-group atoms based on their electron pair geometries.
Q1:
The hybridization of the nonhydrogen atom is the same in all but one of the following molecules. In which molecule is the hybridization different?
- A
- B
- C
- D
- E
Q2:
The hybridization of the central atom is the same in all but one of the following molecules and ions. In which species is the hybridization different?
- AAluminum trichloride
- BSulfur trioxide
- CSulfite
- DNitrate
- ECarbonate
Q3:
The tetrathionate anion contains two types of atoms:
What is the hybridization of the atoms in the bonds?
- Asp2
- Bsp3d2
- Csp
- Dsp3d
- Esp3
What term best describes the bonding geometry around the atoms in the bonds?
- AOctahedral
- BTetrahedral
- CTrigonal pyramidal
- DSquare pyramidal
- ESquare planar
What is the hybridization of the atoms with two bonds?
- Asp3d
- Bsp3d2
- Csp
- Dsp2
- Esp3
What term best describes the bonding geometry around the atoms with two bonds?
- ASeesaw
- BTetrahedral
- CLinear
- DBent
- ET-shaped
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