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VSEPR and Molecular Geometry Lab
Materials – Jujubes, toothpicks
Using the equipment provided, do the following:
1. Make the model, for carbon tetrahydride, using the jujubes and toothpicks. Make
sure the angles are correct.
2. Take a picture or draw the molecule, designating the atoms of the molecule, by
using a key. (ex. Black Jujube – Carbon atom)
3. State the shape of the molecule.
4. State whether the molecule is polar or non-polar and designate the polar ends.
5. Repeat steps 1 – 4 for all of the molecules stated below.
6. Eat the molecules
Molecules
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
j.
k.
l.
Carbon tetrahydride
Arsenic trichloride
Chlorofluorocarbon (CF3Cl)
Hydrogen bromide
Sulfur dichloride
Silicon dioxide
Boron trihydride
Sulfuric acid (sulfate plus 2 hydrogen atoms)
Hypochlorous acid (HOCl)
Phosphorus triflouride
Ethene (C2H4)
Propane (C3H8)