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AP Chemistry
Compounds
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Table of Contents: Compounds Pt. B
· States of Matter · Molecular Geometry
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· Introduction to Solubility · Intermolecular Forces
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Molecular Geometry
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Molecules are three dimensional objects. Their shapes affect their properties. In order to determine the shape of a molecule we use Valence-Shell Electron-Pair Repulsion theory (VSEPR). According to VSEPR theory, the molecules will adopt a shape/geometry that will reduce the repulsion between the bonded electrons; the electrons want to be as far apart as possible.
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VSEPR theory assigns a 3-digit code to each molecular shape. To determine this code we must first sketch the Lewis structure.
- 1. The first digit of the VSEPR number is
the total number of electron-domains around the central atom. That means the total number of bonds and lone
- pairs. Note: Double and triple bonds only
count as 1 electron domain. 3 6