3. Select CO2 from the drop-down menu on the right of the simulation. Examine the model and real structures for CO2. a. Does each atom have the expected number of bonds? Explain your answer. b. Why is there agreement between the bond angle predicted by VSEPR theory and the actual bond angle?

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3. Select CO2 from the drop-down menu on the right of the simulation. Examine the model and
real structures for CO2.
a. Does each atom have the expected number of bonds? Explain your answer.
b. Why is there agreement between the bond angle predicted by VSEPR theory and the
actual bond angle?
Transcribed Image Text:3. Select CO2 from the drop-down menu on the right of the simulation. Examine the model and real structures for CO2. a. Does each atom have the expected number of bonds? Explain your answer. b. Why is there agreement between the bond angle predicted by VSEPR theory and the actual bond angle?
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