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VSEPR Theory and Molecular Geometry
10th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
6 lessons
Goal
Apply Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory to predict three-dimensional molecular geometries, electron-domain arrangements, and bond angles.
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Principles of Electron-Domain Repulsion
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- 1Principles of Electron-Domain RepulsionUp nextStart
- 2Linear and Trigonal Planar Molecular GeometriesPremiumNot started yet
- 3Tetrahedral, Trigonal Pyramidal, and Bent GeometriesNot started yet
- 4Trigonal Bipyramidal and Octahedral GeometriesNot started yet
- 5VSEPR Theory and Predicting Molecular ShapesNot started yet
- 6Bond Polarity, Molecular Polarity, and Intermolecular ForcesNot started yet
Standards Covered
- OGS.11.PS.BD.2Open Global Science Standards 2026™ · Science · Level 11 / High School 2 (Age 15) · Grade 10Apply Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory to predict and represent molecular geometries and bond angles (linear, bent, trigonal planar, tetrahedral, trigonal pyramidal, octahedral).
- OGS.11.PS.BD.3Open Global Science Standards 2026™ · Science · Level 11 / High School 2 (Age 15) · Grade 10Differentiate between intramolecular bonds and intermolecular forces (London dispersion, dipole-dipole, hydrogen bonding) to explain physical bulk properties such as boiling points, melting points, solubility, and electrical conductivity.
Curriculum Framework
10th Grade · Science · Open Global Science
1
8 lessons
Chemical Bonding and Lewis Structures
Explain ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding through electrostatic interactions and construct Lewis structures and resonance representations for complex molecules and polyatomic ions.
2
6 lessons
VSEPR Theory and Molecular Geometry
Apply Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory to predict three-dimensional molecular geometries, electron-domain arrangements, and bond angles.
3
7 lessons
Intermolecular Forces and Bulk Properties
Differentiate between intramolecular bonds and intermolecular forces to explain and predict macroscopic properties like melting points, boiling points, solubility, and conductivity.
4
7 lessons
Gas Laws and Kinetic Molecular Theory
Apply the kinetic molecular theory to explain gas behavior, model phase changes, and calculate gas variables using the ideal gas equation and Dalton's law.
5
6 lessons
Carbon Allotropes, Giant Networks, and Inorganic Compound Classification
Describe the unique bonding and structural allotropes of carbon and systematically classify inorganic compounds including oxides, hydrides, hydroxides, acids, and salts.