Molecule Shapes: Basics
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Topics
- Molecular Geometry
- Bonds
- VSEPR
- Bond angle
- Molecules
Description
Explore molecule shapes by building molecules in 3D! Find out how a molecule's shape changes as you add atoms to a molecule.
Sample Learning Goals
- Recognize that molecule shape is due to repulsions between atoms.
- Recognize that bonds are not fixed in place, but can rotate around in response to repulsions.
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| It’s All in the Shape: Discovering Molecular Geometry | Scott Sinex | HS UG-Intro |
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| Remote Learning Molecule Shapes | Joy Barnes-Johnson | UG-Intro HS |
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| Molecule Design Challenge Pre-Activity | Ashley Webb | HS | Guided Other |
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Android:
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Chromebook:
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Macintosh Systems:
macOS 10.13+, Safari 13+, latest version of Chrome.
Linux Systems:
Not officially supported. Please contact phethelp@colorado.edu with troubleshooting issues.
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