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VCE Chemistry Unit 1: Covalent p2 Naming molecules and shapes

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This worked example steps through Unit 1: Covalent p2 Naming molecules and shapes, focusing on Covalent bonding and Molecular shape & VSEPR. It helps students predict molecular shape using VSEPR and explain ionic, metallic and covalent bonding.

Covalent bondingMolecular shape & VSEPRCovalent networks & polymersSubatomic particlesPolarityElectronAtomCovalent bonding

Learning goals

What you should be able to do

  • predict molecular shape using VSEPR
  • explain ionic, metallic and covalent bonding
  • determine molecular polarity
  • explain material properties from structure and bonding
  • determine empirical and molecular formulas

Curriculum links

VCE Chemistry connections

  • Unit 1, Area of Study 1Covalent substances