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LEARNING GOALS: By the end of this lesson you will be able to ...

1. predict the shapes of molecules and polyatomic ions using the VSEPR model, and draw diagrams to represent their shapes.
2. apply VSEPR theory to determine if a molecule is polar or nonpolar.
3. identify intermolecular forces between molecules and explain properties based on forces present.

Specific Expectations: C2.1, C2.3, C2.4, C2.5, C3.4

NELSON Text Reference: Section 4.2, Section 4.5, Section 4.7

TASKS:

***Reminder to log your activities of this lesson in your current Unit Time Log Sheet. 

1. Study key terms in Glossary 1.4 and do Glossary Quiz 1.4
2. Watch the Molecular Geometry video lesson from Unit 1 - Video Lessons page. Here's the VSEPR Table referred to in the video. 
3. Read Section 4.2, Section 4.5, and Section 4.7 and supplement your notes.
4. Complete Assignment 1.4 and submit your answers to the dropbox.
5. Check your solutions and review as necessary.
6. Complete Exit Card 1.4