Polarity/Dipoles VSEPR Theory

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Understand how molecular geometry determines polarity with Indigo® VSEPR theory models. Explore polar vs nonpolar shapes like H2O (MgCl2), CO2, and PF5.

Explore how molecular geometry controls polarity using the Indigo® VSEPR Model Set. By comparing symmetrical and asymmetrical shapes, students can visualize how bond dipoles either cancel or reinforce each other. This hands-on study makes abstract polarity concepts tangible, linking geometry, electronegativity, and molecular symmetry.

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Learning Outcomes Table

Learning Outcome Description
Relate Geometry to Polarity Understand that molecular symmetry determines whether bond dipoles cancel or combine to form a net dipole.
Identify Polar and Nonpolar Molecules Model examples such as CO2 (nonpolar) and H2O (polar) to visualize dipole alignment.
Connect VSEPR Shapes to Real Molecules Apply molecular geometry to predict polarity in trigonal pyramidal, bent, and tetrahedral compounds.
Explain Property Differences Relate polarity to observable behaviors like solubility, melting point, and intermolecular attraction.
Visualize Dipole Moments Use model orientation to illustrate the direction and magnitude of molecular dipoles.
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Parts
P/NDescriptionQTY
68186-20Wobbly bond, 20mm, each50
68216CAtom, Orbit, H "a", white, 1 prong20
68221CAtom, Orbit, Cl "a", green, 1 prong30
68225CAtom, Orbit, C "b", 180 degree, black1
68241CAtom, Orbit, C "j", planar: 120-120-120, black2
68244CAtom, Orbit, C "k", tetrahedral, black3
68258CAtom, Orbit "l", octahedral, grey5
68259CAtom, Orbit, C "m", trigonal bipyramidal, black4
68416COrbital for showing lone electron pair, white, Orbit style10
68417COrbital for showing lone electron pair, black, Orbit style10
Specifications

See Parts list for details. Additional pieces can be bought separately from the Orbit Components page.

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