Question

question 2 (2 points)
if there is no central atom, there are no reds. the lewis structure for chloride gas,
cl₂, has 1 reds, the shape is 2, and the bond angles are 3°.
a. 0 b. 1 c. 2 d. 3 e. 4 f. 5 g. 6 h. 7 i.
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j. no shape, atoms or ions k. diatomic l. linear m. trigonal planar
n. bent
o. tetrahedral p. pyramidal q. 109.5 r. 120 s. 180
t. no bond angles, no central atom

Explanation:

• For the first blank: Since there is no central atom in \(Cl_2\) (it is a diatomic molecule), the number of REDs (Region of Electron Density) is \(0\) as per the given rule "If there is no central atom, there are no REDs".
• For the second blank: \(Cl_2\) is a diatomic molecule. Diatomic molecules have a linear - like (in the sense of just two atoms bonded) or more accurately, for the purpose of this question (as per the options), since it's a simple two - atom structure and the option "diatomic" (K) is available.
• For the third blank: In a diatomic molecule (no central atom), there are no bond angles in the traditional sense (as bond angles are defined with respect to a central atom). So, the bond angles are "no bond angles, no central atom" (T).

Answer:

1. A. 0
2. K. diatomic
3. T. no bond angles, no central atom