Chapter 8.4, Problem 62SSC

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The definition of bond angle needs to be given.

Concept introduction:

The covalent bonding in molecules can be explained on the basis of Lewis structure and Hybridization.

Bond angle, bond length and bond order are certain parameters, which are used to explain the bonding between atoms.

Answer to Problem 62SSC

The bond angle represents the angle between three bonded atoms in any given molecule.

Explanation of Solution

Bond length can be defined as the distance between the nuclei of two bonded atoms in a molecule, whereas the bond angle represents the angle between three bonded atoms in any given molecule.

The bond angle determines the molecular geometry of the molecule such as 109°28’ is the bond angle of tetrahedral geometry.

Conclusion

The bond angle represents the angle between three bonded atoms in any given molecule.