,
, 7.6 Molecular structure and polarity
Depicting Molecules in Three Dimensions
• Molecules can be represented by Lewis structures,
but a more complete representation includes three-
dimensional geometries.
• The distances between atoms, bond angles, and
relative arrangements in space are critical for
understanding molecular structures.
• A bond angle (degrees) is the angle between two
bonds that have a common atom.
• A bond length (Ångstroms) is the distance between
the nuclei of two bonded atoms.
, 7.6 Molecular structure and polarity
Depicting Molecules in Three Dimensions
• Molecules can be represented by Lewis structures,
but a more complete representation includes three-
dimensional geometries.
• The distances between atoms, bond angles, and
relative arrangements in space are critical for
understanding molecular structures.
• A bond angle (degrees) is the angle between two
bonds that have a common atom.
• A bond length (Ångstroms) is the distance between
the nuclei of two bonded atoms.
