Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry · Chemical Bonding

VSEPR Theory and Molecular Shape

Predicting the spatial arrangement of atoms based on electron pair repulsion.

Key Questions

  1. 1How do lone pairs of electrons influence the bond angles in a molecule?
  2. 2Why is the shape of a molecule critical to its function in biological systems?
  3. 3How can we use Lewis structures to predict three dimensional geometry?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Senior Cycle - Structure and BondingNCCA: Senior Cycle - Carbon Chemistry
Class/Year: 6th Year
Subject: Advanced Chemical Principles and Molecular Dynamics
Unit: Chemical Bonding and Molecular Geometry
Period: Chemical Bonding

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