1. Demonstrate an understanding of the use of electron-pair repulsion theory to interpret and predict the shapes of simple molecules and ions. 2. Explain the shapes of BeCl2, BCl3, CH4, NH3, NH4+, H2O, CO2, gaseous PCl5 and SF6 and the simple organic molecules. 3. Apply the electron-pair repulsion theory to predict the shapes of molecules and ions analogous. 4. Demonstrate an understanding of the terms bond length and bond angle and predict approximate bond angles in simple molecules and ions. 5. discuss the different structures formed by carbon atoms, including graphite, diamond, fullerenes and carbon nanotubes, and the applications of these, eg the potential to use nanotubes as vehicles to carry drugs into cells.
CONTENT
1. Molecular structure: VSEPR Model
In NH3 the N has 3 bond pairs and 1 lone pair, (4 total pairs).
The shape is called trigonal pyramidal
This angle is less than that in NH3, due the greater repulsions felt with two lone pairs.
Count the electron pairs & arrange them in the way that maximize repulsion (put the pairs as part as possible)
Use the atoms bonded to the central atom to determine the molecular shape
Use a pair of electrons to form a bond between each pair of bound atoms.
Arrange the remaining electrons to satisfy the duet rule for hydrogen & the octet rule for the second-row elements
.. H-O-H ..
4 pairs Tetrahedral
6 pairs Octahedral
b.
CO2: linear
C (4 valence e-) + O (2 x 6 valence e-) = 16 eLewis structure: Molecular geometry : linear
Bond angle:87.5
F F
F F
square pyramidal
square planar
1. The unusual brilliant shine of diamond makes it an invaluable precious stone in jewellery.
2. Making high precision cutting tools for use in medical field. 3. Because of it's hardness it is used in manufacturing tools/cutting drills for cutting glass and rock.
4. In making dyes for drawing very thin wires of harder metals. Tungsten wires of thickness 1/6th that of human hair, can be drawn using diamond dyes.
4. Because of the strong covalent bonds in the hexagon sheets, graphite also has a very high melting point.
5. Insoluble in any solvent. The covalent bonds in the sheets are difficult to break.
Nanotubes conduct electricity, so they can be used as tiny wires in circuits for computer chips.
The ends of a nanotube can be capped, or closed off, to create a large cage molecular structure.