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VSEPR Theory

A limited Wolfram demonstration showing 3D interactive models for various numbers of electron domains with varying numbers of unshared pairs. Relatively limited demonstration.

Keywords:: Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion Theory, VSEPR

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Science and Technology / Chemistry

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Material Type:: Simulation
Date Added to MERLOT:: May 31, 2012
Date Modified in MERLOT:: May 29, 2020
Author:: Guenther Gsaller
Submitter:: Mark Rockley
Primary Audience:: High School, College Lower Division
Technical Format:: Website

Mobile Compatibility:: Not specified at this time
Technical Requirements:: Wolfram CDF Player or Mathematica
Language:: English
Cost Involved:: No
Source Code Available:: Yes
Creative Commons:: Unknown

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Scott Sinex (Faculty)

5 years ago

Old school method using AXE notation that leads to memorization. Plus some geometries with lone pairs are distorted (realistic) and some are not. Either show it or totally ignore it like most textbooks!