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Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

For Students 9th - 10th
Why does the shape of a molecule matter? Learn about how the shape of the molecule not only determines the molecule's properties but also whether it reacts or not. This tutorial reviews of VSEPR and molecular geometry.
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OpenStax

Open Stax: Andrew R. Barron: Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (Vsepr) Theory

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed explanation of Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) Theory with examples and questions for the reader to check comprehension. Also includes step-by-step instructions for correctly building molecules using VSEPR Theory....
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Interactive
Davidson College

Davidson College: Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (Vsepr) Model

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents examples of molecules that do not match the expected bond angles in the Valence-Shell Electron-Pair Repulsion Model. Requires Java.
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Handout
Wolfram Research

Wolfram Science World: Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion

For Students 9th - 10th
Good site includes the basics of arrangement, hybridization, and gemetry.
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eBook
Simon Fraser University

Chem1 Virtual Textbook: Electron Electron Repulsion

For Students 9th - 10th
Acting as a subtopic of the General Chemistry Virtual Textbook's section on Atoms and the Periodic Table, this site discusses repulsion of electron pairs. Diagrams and charts of the repulsion are also provided.
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Other

Us: Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (Vsepr)

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent tutorial that examines VSEPR and pairs of valence electrons. The valence shell electron pair repulsion concept is explored using animated models. Includes a VSEPR calculator. Use the toolbar on the left to navigate through...
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Interactive
Davidson College

Davidson College: Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (Vsepr) Model

For Students 9th - 10th
Presents exercises where students can check their understanding of the Valence-Shell Electron-Pair Repulsion Model by predicting what a molecular shape will be. Requires Java.
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Interactive
Davidson College

Davidson College: Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (Vsepr) Model

For Students 9th - 10th
Explains the principles of the Valence-Shell Electron-Pair Repulsion Model, and gives examples of the geometry. Requires Java.