Electron Geometry vs Molecular Geometry: Explanation & Examples

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An explanation of the difference between molecular geometry and electron geometry. The primary difference is that with molecular geometry we include only the atoms in naming the geometry. It is important to remember that if there are unbonded electron pairs (lone pairs) on the central atom they still are there and affect the geometry - we just don't use them to name the geometry.

For electron geometry we include both the atoms and lone pairs when we name the geometry.

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To determine the molecular geometry, or shape for a compound , we complete the following steps:

1) Draw the Lewis Structure for the compound.
2) Predict how the atoms and lone pairs will spread out when the repel each other.
3) Use a chart based on steric number (like the one in the video) or use the AXN notation to find the molecular shape. This will be determined by the number of atoms and lone pairs attached to the central atom.

If you are trying to find the electron geometry for SeF6 we would expect it to be Octahedral.

Drawing/writing done in InkScape. Screen capture done with Camtasia Studio 4.0. Done on a Dell Dimension laptop computer with a Wacom digital tablet (Bamboo).
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I've got a test coming up this week on this subject. Your video was very straight to the point and helpful, thank you so much!

hannahbond
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Final is next week! was confused on the difference and your short video explained what i couldn't understand in months! Thank you!!

katiecolin
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thank you this actually explains it visually quite well

soul
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Thank you for providing such a clear explanation. 😊 I was confused about the definitions and examples of the two, as they seemed to be interchange. 🤔 Your assistance has been invaluable. 💯

Killia
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thank you very much. My chem professor never defined these terms before using them. Now I know the difference!

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Great examples! Crystal clear explanation!

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Bro W Video helped me understand this finally I love the molecular models that you use

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I'm curious as to what website or app you use for the 3D visualization of VSEPR shapes. I can't find anything like it.

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Nice explanation. It Cleared my concept very well. Thank you 🙏

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this has helped me tremendously. thank you so much.

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