Molecule Shapes: Basics

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Explore molecule shapes by building molecules in 3D! Find out how a molecule's shape changes as you add atoms to a molecule.

Recognize that molecule shape is due to repulsions between atoms.
Recognize that bonds are not fixed in place, but can rotate around in response to repulsions.

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Overview of sim controls, model simplifications, and insights into student thinking ( PDF ).

Title	Authors	Level	Type
How do PhET simulations fit in my middle school program?	Sarah Borenstein	MS	Other
Alignment of PhET sims with NGSS	Trish Loeblein	HS	Other
MS and HS TEK to Sim Alignment	Elyse Zimmer	HS MS	Other

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