High schoolConstitution of matter11 minLesson 8 of 33

Molecular geometry (VSEPR)

Predicting molecular shape from the central atom's electron pairs. Linear, trigonal planar, tetrahedral, etc.

What this lesson covers

  1. The VSEPR principle
  2. AXₙEₘ notation
  3. Worked examples
  4. Polarity and dipole moment

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