3.2.2.2.1.5 - 6 Electron Domains (HL)
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Define what an electron domain is.
💡 Hint: Think about where electrons are found in a molecule.
What geometry do six electron domains create?
💡 Hint: Consider the shape forming when domains are maximally spaced.
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What arrangement do six electron domains create?
💡 Hint: Think about how electron pairs space themselves in three dimensions.
True or False: Lone pairs always lead to a decrease in molecular symmetry.
💡 Hint: Consider how lone pairs affect the arrangement of bonded pairs.
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Using molecular orbital theory, predict the bond angles for a molecule with six electron domains where one is a lone pair.
💡 Hint: Evaluate the repulsive effects of lone pairs based on geometry.
Describe the molecular dynamics between SF6 and a hypothetical molecule with a similar atomic structure but an additional lone pair.
💡 Hint: Contrast the configurations of two similar structural setups.
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