Chapter 9: Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories

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Chapter 9: Molecular Geometry and Bonding Theories

Shapes and Sizes of Molecules

Shapes and Sizes of Molecules

9.1 Molecular Shapes

Molecular Shapes

Repulsions of Eggs

Repulsions of Acorns

Repulsions of Atoms

9.2 The VSEPR Model

VSEPR Theory

VSEPR Theory

What is wrong with Jason’s model of water?

VSEPR Theory

Electron-Domain Geometry

Molecular Geometry

Molecular Geometry

Molecular Geometry

Molecular Geometry

Five Electron Groups

Five Electron Groups

Molecular Geometry

Molecular Shapes

What are the structures of the following molecules and ions?

Possible Shapes

What are the structures of the following molecules and ions?

The Effect of Nonbonding Electrons and Multiple Bonds on Bond Angles

The Effect of Nonbonding Electrons and Multiple Bonds on Bond Angles

Molecules with More than One Central Atom

9.3 Polarity of Polyatomic Molecules

Polar Bonds

Are molecules polar if they have polar bonds?

Polarity of Molecules

Polarity of Molecules

Which of these molecules is polar?

9.4 Covalent Bonding and Orbital Overlap

Formation of a covalent bond from s + s or s + p orbitals to give a sigma (s) bond

Energy Minimization

Formation of a covalent bond from p + p orbitals to give a sigma (s) bond

9.5 Hybrid Orbitals Shortcomings of VB Theory

Some incorrect predictions

Hybridization

sp Hybridization

sp2 Hybridization

sp2 Hybridization

Hybridization for Boron

sp3 Hybridization

sp3 Hybridization

Hybridization for Carbon

Hybridization Involving d Orbitals

Geometry and Hybrid Orbitals

Use hybrid orbitals for the sigma bonding and unshared electrons.

9.6 Multiple Bonds

Formation of a covalent bond from p + p orbitals to give a pi (p) bond

Multiple Bonds

How do we form a multiple bond?

How do we form the double bond in O2?

Which orbitals overlap and what type of bonds are formed?

What hybridization for a double bond?

Hybrid Orbitals in a Double Bond

What hybridization for a triple bond?

Hybrid Orbitals in a Triple Bond

Multiple Bonds

Describe the bonding in the following molecules:

Delocalized p Bonding

Delocalization

Delocalization

Delocalization in Benzene

Delocalization in Benzene

Why does graphite conduct electricity?

Electron Microscope Image of Graphite

Sections 9.7, 9.8 Molecular Orbital Theory

Author: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Email: JBirk@asu.edu

Home Page: http://www.public.asu.edu/~jpbirk