In the following draw the molecule geometry. As a group, make a prediction for each first, and then compare your answers with the simulation. Predict Then Compare with the Simulation Number of Domains 1 Lone Pair 2 Lone Pairs 3 Lone Pairs 4 Lone Pairs Around Central Atom 3 4 5 6 PART 3: COMPARING MODEL VS. REAL MOLECULES Explore the Real Molecules screen. List the molecules that show a difference in bond angle between and Note: “Real” “Model”. differences in bond angle may be small. Molecule Number of Lone Pair Domains
In the following draw the molecule geometry. As a group, make a prediction for each first, and then compare your answers with the simulation. Predict Then Compare with the Simulation Number of Domains Around Central Atom 1 Lone Pair 2 Lone Pairs 3 Lone Pairs 4 Lone Pairs 3 4 5 6 PART 3: COMPARING MODEL VS. REAL MOLECULES Explore the Real Molecules screen. List the molecules that show a difference in bond angle between “Real” and “Model”. Note: differences in bond angle may be small. Molecule Number of Lone Pair Domains
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