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Molecule Shapes - Guided-Inquiry Activity
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| Title | Molecule Shapes - Guided-Inquiry Activity |
| Description | Learning goals for this Guided-Inquiry Activity include the following. Students will be able to: • Determine electron geometry and molecule geometry for molecules using VSEPR theory. • Explain the role that nonbonding electron pairs play in determining molecule geometry. • Predict bond angles in covalent molecules as well as deviations from idealized bond angles. |
| Subject | Chemistry |
| Level | Undergrad - Intro |
| Type | Guided Activity |
| Duration | 60 minutes |
| Answers Included | No |
| Language | English |
| Keywords | 3D drawing, POGIL, bonding, geometry, guided inquiry, lone pairs, molecule, shapes |
| Simulation(s) | Molecule Shapes (HTML5), Molecule Shapes |
| Author(s) | Timothy Herzog, Emily Moore |
| Contact Email | phethelp@colorado.edu |
| School / Organization | PhET |
| Date submitted | 11/2/14 |
| Date updated | 6/23/15 |
