CHM 111: Board notes for 6/22/09

Here ate today’s CHM 111 notes.  These notes discuss VSEPR and molecular shape.

[CHM 111: 6/22/09 notes]

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Click the link below for 3D renderings of some of the molecules we discussed in class today.

Carbon tetrachloride, a tetrahedral molecule

Carbon tetrachloride, a tetrahedral molecule

Carbon disulfide, a linear molecule

Carbon disulfide, a linear molecule

Nitrogen trifluoride, a pyramidal molecule

Nitrogen trifluoride, a pyramidal molecule

Ethylene, a molecule with two trigonal planar centers

Ethylene, a molecule with two trigonal planar centers

Formaldehyde, a trigonal planar molecule

Formaldehyde, a trigonal planar molecule

Propane

Propane

Ethanol

Ethanol