Introduction to Chemistry/3.3 Molecular Geometry

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Keywords

chemistry,molecular geometry,valence-shell electron-pair repulsion,VSEPR,Lewis structure,electron geometry,polarity,attractive forces,bond polarity,non-polar covalent bond,polar covalent bond,ionic bonds,hydrogen bonding,dipole-dipole attractions,dispersion forces,electronegativity

Project

C3BC

Authors

Rutledge, Traci
Williford, Kirsten

Date Submitted

2015-08-28

Material Type

Hybrid/Blended Course

Secondary Material Type

Institution

Forsyth Technical Community College

Industry Partner

N/A

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 2

Additional Public Access

N/A

Abstract

This learning object introduces molecular geometry and how to determine the molecular geometry of molecules, with knowledge of the valence-shell electron-pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory. The object also covers how to determine the polarity of a bond as well as how to determine different types of attractive forces. The object additionally describes how to use the Lewis structure of a molecule to classify it as polar or nonpolar. This learning object is part 10 of 17 parts that comprise this Introductory Chemistry Course.

Industry (NAISC)

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services -- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541)

Occupation (SOC)

Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations -- Biochemists and Biophysicists (19-1021)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Physical Sciences (40)

Credit Type

Credential Type

None

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization