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Molecular Shapes & Polarity

This section links Lewis electron-pair counts to molecular shape using VSEPR, then separates bond polarity from molecular polarity. CAPS shapes you must discuss: H₂ (linear), H₂O (angular), NH₃…

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This section covers Molecular Shapes & Polarity as part of Atomic combinations in Grade 11 Physical Sciences. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum.

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