Bonding and Molecular Geometry · Chemical Bonding
Covalent Bonding and VSEPR Theory
Predicting the shapes and bond angles of molecules based on electron pair repulsion.
Key Questions
- 1How do lone pairs of electrons distort the ideal bond angles in a molecule?
- 2Why does the shape of a molecule determine its biological activity?
- 3What is the difference between a sigma bond and a pi bond in terms of orbital overlap?
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
A-Level: Chemistry - Covalent BondingA-Level: Chemistry - Shapes of Molecules and Ions
Year: Year 12
Subject: Chemistry
Unit: Bonding and Molecular Geometry
Period: Chemical Bonding
Suggested Methodologies
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