[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] In this interactive learning module, students will learn a technique to predict molecular geometry based on a molecule's Lewis electron dot structure.

The Molecular Structure chapter from "An Introduction to Chemistry" textbook discusses the formation of covalent bonds, drawing Lewis dot structures, and the resonance and molecular geometry of molecules. Many pictures and examples are...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The following online tutorial explains the basis of VSEPR theory. It helps students predict the shapes of molecules and polyatomic ions using VSEPR theory and it...

This audio book, by author Mark Bishop, describes how to draw geometric sketches of molecular compounds using lewis dot structures. Many examples are given to increase understanding. Also find links to animations and tutorials for other...

An advanced explanation of the valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) theory describes specific molecular models involving digonal, trigonal, tetrahedral, and octahedral coordination, as well as central atoms with five bonds....

Interact with molecules of methane, ammonia, and water, by manipulating colorful applets to see these molecules from all sides and observe their tetrahedral shapes.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The following online tutorial describes how the electronegativity difference between two atoms in a covalent bond results in the formation of a nonpolar covalent,...

Find out how molecular bonding is represented by Lewis dot diagrams.

A list of five virtual chemistry topics with Java applets on the electronic structure of coordination compounds. Covers crystal field theory, CFT energy level splitting, color in gems, the spectrochemical series, and ligand properties.

A Java applet displays the Ligand Field Theory energy diagram for the Tetraamminecopper(II) ion. When an orbital in the diagram is clicked on, the isosurface is shown.

A Java applet displays the Ligand Field Theory energy diagram for the Diamminesilver(I) ion. When an orbital in the diagram is clicked on, the isosurface is shown.

This chemistry class printout details the main points of molecular geometry and explains bond hybridization and bond angles.

Explains the principles of the Valence-Shell Electron-Pair Repulsion Model, and gives examples of the geometry. Requires Java.

Short slide show provides basic information about drawing Lewis dot structures for covalent compounds. Starts with anatomy of the atom, and then shows the relationship between atomic particles and the Periodic Table of Elements. Offers...

Presents examples of molecules that do not match the expected bond angles in the Valence-Shell Electron-Pair Repulsion Model. Requires Java.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The following online tutorial describes how a covalent bond forms, including the energy change involved in the process.Students will be asked to use the octet rule...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] The focus in this learning module will be on the complexity of electron arrangement in atoms.

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] A collection of learning opportunities about electron orbitals. Includes videos, activities, discussion questions, and quizzes.