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Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry

3.5Shapes of molecules

Shapes of molecules in Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 3.5.1State and explain the shapes and bond angles of BF₃, CO₂, CH₄, NH₃, H₂O, SF₆ and PF₅ using VSEPR theory.
  2. 3.5.2Predict the shapes and bond angles of analogous molecules and ions.

Lessons

  • Shapes of molecules and ions using VSEPR theory

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Shapes of molecules: sample question

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What is the shape of a phosphine molecule, PHX3\ce{PH3}?

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