Molecular Shape and Polarity Flashcards
1
Q
What is a molecule’s biological function determined by?
A
Types of bonds, shape, and polarity
2
Q
What does VSEPR theory states?
A
That since electrons are negatively charged, valence pairs repel and move as far apart as possible
3
Q
What do asymmetrical molecular shapes produce?
A
non-polar molecules if bonds are all non-polar and polar molecules of at least one bond is polar
4
Q
What do symmetrical molecular shapes produce?
A
non-polar molecules
