MOLECULE SHAPES – CHEMISTRY SIMULATION
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW:
Explore molecular geometry through advanced 3D modeling. Students apply VSEPR theory to predict and build molecular shapes based on electron pairs.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Apply VSEPR theory
• Predict molecular geometries
• Analyze bond angles and shapes
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT:
• TX TEKS Chemistry – Molecular geometry
• NGSS – Matter and Its Interactions
SKILLS DEVELOPED:
VSEPR Theory, Molecular Geometry, 3D Visualization, Advanced Chemistry Concepts
GRADE LEVELS: 10th-12th Grade
ACTIVITY TYPE: Simulation