Molecules

Question 1

How is the shape of molecule can be determined?

Answer 1

VSEPR Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion theory.

Question 2

Steps of finding shapes

Answer 2

1. Put the atom that makes the most bonds in the centre.
2. Distribute the other atoms around the central atom.
3. Draw in the number of bonds to satisfy the number of bonds needed by each atom.
4. Draw in non-bonding pairs of electrons and distribute the electron pairs symmetrically