Polarity and Molecular Shapes
Grade 8•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can predict the molecular shape of a compound using VSEPR theory and explain how this affects its polarity.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Explain the concept of VSEPR theory and how it helps in predicting the molecular shape of a compound.
2. Describe the molecular geometry of methane (CH₄) and explain how the presence of four hydrogen atoms affects its shape.
3. Given the molecule ammonia (NH₃), identify its electron domain geometry and molecular geometry. Explain how the lone pair of electrons on nitrogen influences its shape.
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