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Title Investigating Molecule Shapes
Description During this instructor-led activity students will learn how to determine the electron geometry and molecular geometry of small molecules.
Subject Chemistry
Level High School, Undergrad - Intro
Type Discussion Prompts, Multiple-Choice Concept Questions
Duration 30 minutes
Answers Included Yes
Language English
Keywords VSEPR theory, bond angle, electron geometry, molecular geometry, molecular structure
Simulation(s) Molecule Shapes (HTML5)

Author(s) Nancy Salpepi
School / Organization PhET
Date submitted 24/03/13
Date updated 24/03/13