Molecular Shapes: The AXE Method, Part 2 (10.1.6)

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

• The AXE designation can be used to determine the geometry and bond angle(s) of a molecule.

Answer 2

• The AXE designation can be used to determine the geometry and bond angle(s) of a molecule.

Question 3

• When multiple molecular structures are possible, the structure with the lowest energy is the correct structure.

Answer 3

• When multiple molecular structures are possible, the structure with the lowest energy is the correct structure.