3.2.3.1 - Examples with 4 electron domains (illustrating lone pair effects)
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What is the molecular geometry of methane?
💡 Hint: Think about the number of bonding pairs.
In ammonia, how many lone pairs does nitrogen have?
💡 Hint: Consider the electron domains around nitrogen.
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What is the molecular geometry of NH3?
💡 Hint: Remember how lone pairs influence geometry.
True or False: Water (H2O) has a linear geometry.
💡 Hint: Consider the number of lone pairs.
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Predict the effect of adding a second lone pair to the nitrogen in ammonia. How would this impact geometry and bond angles?
💡 Hint: Consider how additional lone pairs affect molecular shapes.
Compare and contrast the physical properties of ammonia and water, focusing on molecular shape and intermolecular forces.
💡 Hint: How do shapes affect the strength of intermolecular forces?
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