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
Secondary Material Type
Institution
Industry Partner
N/A
License
CC BY
Funding Source
Additional Public Access
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.