I3 - Molecular Geometry, Bond Angles & Electron Geometry

Wayne Breslyn
Wayne Breslyn
31.9 هزار بار بازدید - 4 سال پیش - An explanation of the molecular
An explanation of the molecular geometry for the I3 - ion (Triiodide Ion) including a description of the I3 - bond angles. The electron geometry for the Triiodide Ion is also provided.

The ideal bond angle for the Triiodide Ion is 180° since it has a Linear molecular geometry. Experimentally we would expect the bond angle to be approximately 180°.

To determine the molecular geometry, or shape for a compound like I3 -, 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 I3 - we would expect it to be Trigonal bipyramidal.

Helpful Resources:

• How to Draw Lewis Structures: How to Draw Lewis Structures: Five Ea...
• Molecular Geometry and VSEPR Explained: Molecular Geometry: Rules, Examples, ...
• Using the AXE Method for Molecular Geo:  Molecular Geometry, Bond Angle, Hybri...

• Molecular Geo App: https://phet.colorado.edu/sims/html/m...

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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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