Amolecule with the formula ab3 could have one of four different shapes. give the shape and the hybridization of the central a atom for each.

Trigonal  planar and  SP^2  hybridization   of  the  central  atom  of  molecule  with  ab^3  formula.

This  molecule  is  made  up  of  3   equally  spaced sp^2  hybrid  orbital  arranged   at  120  degree  angles.  The shape  of the  orbital  is  planar   triangular   since  there  is  an  atom   at  the   end  of  each orbital.

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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.