Here are today’s CHM 111 notes, covering polarity, valence bond theory, hybridization, and multiple bonds. At the end, you’ll find a quick overview of the molecular picture of solids, liquids, and gases.
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Click the link below to see 3D renderings of some of the molecules we discussed in today’s class.
Difluoroethane, showing that the fluorine atoms and hydrogen atoms are on different sides of the molecule
Difluoromethane again, but with shading indicating electrostatic potential (blue for negative, red for positive)
The polar molecule fluoromethane, with shading
1,2-dichloroethane
The nonpolar trans-1,2-dichloroethene, with shading
The polar cis-1,2-dichloroethene, with shading