Chemistry Honors – Classes 44 & 45

Dates

• Period B: Monday, April 20th & Tuesday, April 21st
• Period D: Monday, April 20th & Tuesday, April 21st
• Period G: Tuesday, April 21st & Wednesday, April 22nd

Research Paper

• Tuesday (or Wednesday) will be devoted to conducting research for the class research paper assignment
• Students should meet in the library for in-class work time.

VSEPR Structure

• Next step is determining the 3D structure
• Tables 8.6, 8.7, 8.8 (pages 394-395)
• Driving force – electron repulsion (3D)

Assignment (continuing from previous assignment)

• Build 3D structure (using the models)
• Take Picture of Structure (on top of the paper for Lewis structure)
• Draw 3D picture (on paper)
• Determine geometry of electrons around each atom (write on paper)
• Determine molecule geometry (write on paper)
• Determine molecule polarity (write on paper)
• Determine bond angles (write on paper)