Molecular Structure, Bonding, Orbital Hybridization
9.0 Props – Molecular Structure
Subjects: Molecular structure, orbitals, VSEPR theory
Description: Models are used to illustrate the geometry of molecular orbitals and VSEPR theory.
Materials:
- Space-filling foam tetrahedral and linear models
- Foam molecular model & hybrid orbital kit (located in drawers next to hood)
- Wood molecular model kit (in drawers next to hood)
- Pipe cleaners (for adding double and triple bonds to wood models)
Procedure:
- Create and display models of different molecules including:
Acetylsalicylic acid, ethane, acetylene, acetic acid, phosgene, Phosphorous Trifluoride Dichloride (PF3Cl2), cysteine, carbon dioxide (CO2), Water (H2O), Boron trifluoride (BF3)and Nitrogen Trifluoride (NF3 )
- Use the pipe cleaners to demonstrate double bonds, triple bonds, and lone electron pairs
Discussion:
None.
Safety:
None.
Disposal:
None.
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