Predict the molecular geometry of clno (where n is the central atom).

Molecular geometry of a compound can be determined by drawing the Lewis structure.

Total number of electrons in ClNO = 7 + 5 +6 = 18 electrons

In the Lewis structure drawn in the image shared, we have three electrons domains around the central atom, two bonding and one lone pair. As there are three electron groups around the central atom, we expect trigonal planar geometry. But due to the presence of lone pair of electrons and repulsions between lone pair and bond pair of electrons, the molecular geometry will be bent.

the catch is that the top numbers are atomic masses the bottom numbers are the numbers of protons and electrons in an uncharged atom. they are the number of that atoms as you would find them on the periodic table. further, the numbers on the left are used to determine the missing numbers on the right

so here we go

atomic mass

239 + 1 = y + 134 + 3 combine like terms

240 = y + 137             subtract 137 from both terms

240 - 137 = y

103 = y

atomic number

94 = z +54 + 0

94 = z + 54               subtract 54 from both sides.

40 = z

answer

So what you would do is go through and add 3 teaspoons(tsp) 6 times because of the 6 tablespoons(tbsp). which will give you an answer of 18. another way is to multiply 3x6=18.