Tag: VSEPR Theory

The Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory is a model used to predict 3-D molecular geometry based on the number of valence shell electron bond pairs among the atoms…

Alkanes are saturated open chain hydrocarbons containing carbon - carbon single bonds. Methane (CH4) is the first member of this family....

Recognize that molecule shape is due to repulsions between atoms. Recognize that bonds are not fixed in place, but can rotate around in response to repulsions.

Recognize that molecule geometry is due to repulsions between electron groups. Recognize the difference between electron and molecular geometry. .....