Section 3: Molecular Geometry
Multiple Bonds – occur in covalent compounds when atoms share more than one pair of electrons Double Bond – atoms share 2 pairs of electrons Triple Bond – atoms share 3 pairs of electrons
The more bonds between 2 atoms, the stronger the bond The more bonds between 2 atoms, the shorter the length of the bonds Bond Strength Single Bond < Double Bond < Triple Bond Bond Length Single Bond > Double Bond > Triple Bond
States that repulsion between valence electrons causes electron pairs/bonds to be placed as far apart as possible. Electrons have the same charge, which causes them to repel each other
Electrons repelling leads to unique angles between atoms in the molecule. ▪ Bond Angle – angle made between two adjacent atoms in a molecule Bending of molecules leads to specific molecular shapes…