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ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry

6.1.3.3Shapes of molecules

Shapes of molecules in ZIMSEC 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. 6.1.3.3.1Explain the shapes of, and bond angles in, molecules using valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory.

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  • 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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