What is Molecular Shape?

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Familiar Chemicals
Chemical Representations
Exploring Molecular Shape
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Familiar Chemicals

Using your mouse, rollover the image to reveal the name, formula, and shape of the molecules that make up the compounds below:

This is an image of running water. Do you know the shape of a water molecule?

This is an image of a bottle of ammonia. Do you know the formula for ammonia?

This is an image of dry ice. Do you know the chemical composition of this substance?

This is an image of a methane flame. Do you know the shape of methane?

 

Molecular Geometry