Topics:
VSEPR
Lone Pairs
Bonds
Bond angle
Molecules
Molecular Geometry
Electron Geometry
Sample Learning Goals
Recognize that molecule geometry is due to repulsions between electron groups.
Recognize the difference between electron and molecular geometry.
Name molecule and electron geometries for molecules with up to six electron groups surrounding a central atom.
Compare bond angle predictions from the VSEPR-based model to real molecules.
Describe how lone pairs affect bond angles in real molecules.