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Shapes of Molecules—Distortion from the Pure Geometry

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This Shapes of Molecules—Distortion from the Pure Geometry interactive also includes:

Ready to introduce the realities of molecular geometry to chemistry pupils? Use a logic-based interactive! Perfect as individual practice, the puzzles explore the bond angles and repulsions present in three common molecular shapes.

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Concepts

molecular geometry, valence electrons, covalent bonds, covalent compounds, deductive reasoning, logical reasoning, bond angles

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

Use the resource to fine tune learners' knowledge of molecular geometry principles
Have students draw each of the shapes to get comfortable with illustrating the different elements of molecular geometry

Classroom Considerations

Present the interactive after the class has an understanding of how molecular geometry becomes distorted

Pros

Activity focuses on an often-overlooked aspect of molecular geometry
The interactive is easy to use and puts an interesting twist on traditional geometry resources

Cons

None

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Shapes of Molecules—Distortion from the Pure Geometry

This Shapes of Molecules—Distortion from the Pure Geometry interactive also includes:

Concepts

Additional Tags

Instructional Ideas

Classroom Considerations

Pros

Cons

Geometric Isomerism (Different Geometries)

Molecular Structure and Geometry

VSEPR Theory: Determining the 3D Shape of Molecules

Electron Geometry

Unshared Electrons and the "Bent" Shape

Shapes of Molecules—Geometry of Central Atom

Complex Ion Shapes

Molecular View of a Liquid

Shapes of Molecules—Hybrid Orbitals

Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Molecular Geometry

Hi, what do you want to do?

Shapes of Molecules—Distortion from the Pure Geometry

This Shapes of Molecules—Distortion from the Pure Geometry interactive also includes:

Concepts

Additional Tags

Instructional Ideas

Classroom Considerations

Pros

Cons

See similar resources:

Geometric Isomerism (Different Geometries)

Molecular Structure and Geometry

VSEPR Theory: Determining the 3D Shape of Molecules

Electron Geometry

Unshared Electrons and the "Bent" Shape

Shapes of Molecules—Geometry of Central Atom

Complex Ion Shapes

Molecular View of a Liquid

Shapes of Molecules—Hybrid Orbitals

Concord Consortium: Stem Resources: Molecular Geometry