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39.4: Procedures

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You will build and sketch several models of molecules.  

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Figure 39.4.1: Sketch of a model of Methane molecule

Note

  • Molecules that contain carbon may have more than one structure possible.  

  • Triangle and square structures are usually not valid.

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Figure 39.4.2: Triangle and square structures
  1. Draw a table in which to record information about each molecule that contains only single bonds.  Do not fill in data until you have read the instructions for obtaining that data. 

Table 39.4.1: Single Bonds
 

Molecule Name

Molecular Formula

Symmetric (yes or no)

Polar (yes or no)

a.

Hydrogen

H2

yes

no

b.

Bromine

Br2

   

c.

Water

H2O

   

d.

Hydrogen Chloride

HCl

   

e.

Hydrogen Bromide

HBr

   

f.

Hydrogen Peroxide

H2O2

   

g.

Iodine Chloride

ICl

   

h.

Methane

CH4

   

i.

Dichloromethane

CH2Cl2

   
  1. Build each molecule in the “Single Bonds” table.  Sketch the molecule (remember to label it); attempt to show any three dimensional structure.  You may use colored pencils, but you should also include the element symbols in your circles.  Look at your model and determine whether it is symmetric (yes or no).  Analyze the structure to determine whether the molecule would be polar (yes or no).  Record your answers in your single bonds data table. 

  2. Draw a table in which to record information for molecules containing double bonds.  Repeat the same process for these molecules as you followed for the single bond molecules.

Table 39.4.2: Double Bonds
 

Molecule Name

Molecular Formula

Symmetric (yes or no)

Polar (yes or no)

j.

Oxygen

O2

   

k.

Ethylene

C2H4

   

l.

Nitroxyl

HNO

   

m.

Nitrous Acid

HONO

   

n.

Formaldehyde

H2CO

   

o.

Formic Acid

HCOOH

   

p.

Chloroethene (vinyl)

C2H3Cl

   

q.

Carbon Monoxide

CO

   

r.

Carbon Dioxide

CO2

   

s.

CycloPropene

C3H4

   
  1. Draw a table in which to record information for molecules containing triple bonds, and repeat the process.  Also draw a table in which to record information for some common molecules, and repeat the process.

Table 39.4.3: Triple Bond
 

Molecule Name

Molecular Formula

Symmetric (yes or no)

Polar (yes or no)

t.

Nitrogen

N2

   

u.

Acetylene

C2H2

   

v.

Cyanic Acid

HOCN

   
Table 39.4.4: Common Substances
 

Molecule Name

Molecular Formula

Symmetric (yes or no)

Polar (yes or no)

w.

Ozone

O3

   

x.

Ammonia

NH3

   

y.

Ethanol

C2H6O

   

z.

Acetic acid

C2H4O2

   
 

Benzene

C6H6

   

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