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Shapes of Simple Molecules - Part 2
By Dr. Miriam Douglass Dr. Martin McClinton
Learners examine how five or six groups of electrons around a central atom cause the shape of the molecule to be trigonal bipyramidal, seesaw, T-shaped, linear, octahedral, square pyramidal, or square planar. Seven examples and three interactive questions are provided in this animated activity.
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