Chapter 8 - Molecular shapes: VSEPR Theory
Section outline
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PDF of textbook chapter
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Watch this video, along with part 2 video & assignment on _____.
This exercise comes in two parts. Watch this video first, then complete the first 7 Lewis structures on your sheet. Then move on to the 2nd video so you know what to do with the bottom half of the sheet, problems 1-18. -
AFTER watching the part 1 video and 1-7, then watch this video on _____.
Once you have completed step 1, watch this video to see how to proceed on to step 2. It will walk you through a couple of examples, then your assignment is to do the remaining problems. It won't be pretty, but don't worry: this is how we do it in class as well. The notes for this chapter will be based off of the things you had to do to complete the 1-18 problems on the bottom half of your sheet. -
You WILL need to have these memorized for the test!
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Draw, give the name of the shape & angles, and comment on the polarity of the following problems
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Assignment: Click on this link to model each of the molecules from the assignment so you can visualize the shapes and angles that are created.
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This video serves as the notes we traditionally take in class for this chapter. I typically use the work done from the problems 1-18 to generate an understanding of terminology and/or concepts for this chapter. Be sure to have completed the work for the introductory problems 1-18 before taking notes from this chapter! The lecture is broken up into 3 parts: this first part covers problems 9-16. Be sure to take notes on these key terms/concepts!
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This is the final set of notes for this chapter, which includes notes and terminology for describing hydrocarbons. Includes the classes of alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes. You will need to know the names and meanings of the prefixes and suffixes.
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This worksheet needs to be completed by _____.
The assignment is just to draw out every problem and use every bit of terminology and concepts that is covered throughout this unit. If you can do these problems and utilize the terminology appropriately, you are test ready!
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This is a video that runs through the chapter review worksheet: how to solve the different problems, the terms that applies, etc.