Use VSEPR Theory to Predict the Shape of the Molecule

question 35

Short Answer

Use VSEPR theory to predict the shape of the molecule or complex ion shown. Draw a Lewis dot structure to assist you in determining these shapes.
-SO₃

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Definitions:

Olfaction

The sense of smell, a chemical sensing system that allows the detection and identification of odors in the environment.

Vision Perceiving

The ability to interpret and make sense of visual stimuli in the environment through the process of sight.

Kinesthetic

Kinesthetic relates to the perception of body movements and position, often referred to as muscle memory or the sense of body awareness.

Gustation

The sense of taste, one of the five traditional senses, which perceives and differentiates flavors.