Molecular Shapes: The AXE Method, Part 1 (10.1.5)

Question 1

• Every molecule has an AXE designation that provides information about the number of atoms and lone pairs of electrons surrounding the central atom.

Answer 1

• Every molecule has an AXE designation that provides information about the number of atoms and lone pairs of electrons surrounding the central atom.

Question 2

• By determining the AXE designation of a molecule, the molecular geometry and bond angles can also be determined.

Answer 2

• By determining the AXE designation of a molecule, the molecular geometry and bond angles can also be determined.