VSEPR Theory & Molecular Geometry Atoms of C, N, O

Below are tutorial movies for learning about spatial orientation and geometric angles in molecules and to learn how to identify VSEPR about atoms in a line-angle structure.

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Handout to following along with videos.

  • Part 1 - Ideal & Nonideal Geometries (click here)

Part 1 - VSEPR Bonding Modes & Geometries
about Carbon Atoms
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Part 2 - Three Atoms in Connected in a Row Produces an Angle
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Part 3 - VSEPR Bonding Modes & Geometries
about Nitrogen & Oxygen
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Part 4 - VSEPR Identification for Atoms
in a Line-Angle Structure
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Spatial Orientation Summary Chart

Additional Review:
  • Another example of Drawing Line-Angle Structure (click here)
  • Geometry Summary Concept Map (click here)
Associated Topics at Play:
  • Learning How to Draw Lewis Dot Structures (click here)
  • Lewis Dot Summary Rules Concept Map (click here)

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