CHEM1011 - Resources for Week 6
Topics and Learning Outcomes
VSEPR
work out the number of bonding and non-bonding pairs from the Lewis structure of a molecule
predict the distribution of these pairs around an atom
place any lone pairs in appropriate positions to minimize the overall electron pair repulsion
predict and describe the molecular shape
Textbook and eBook References
references are to: [main text] Blackman, Bottle, Schmid, Mocerino and Wille, Chemistry , 3rd Edition, 2015 (John Wiley)
[fundamentals focused alternative] Blackman, Bridgeman, Lawrie, Southam, Thompson and Williamson, Chemistry: Core Concepts , 2015 (John Wiley)
the eBook reference is free and is taken from high quality sources.
Lecture Notes, Tutorial Worksheets & Answers and Suggested Exam Questions
ChemCAL and iChem Resources
Contributed Links and Resources
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