3F.19

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Shanzey
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3F.19

Postby Shanzey » Sun Nov 17, 2019 3:46 pm

For part c of 3f.19, how do we know that CH3(CH2)CH3 is rod-shaped, while C(CH3)4 is spherical, since they have the same number of carbons and hydrogens? Is it because of the notation of how the molecular formulas are given?
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vpena_1I
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Re: 3F.19

Postby vpena_1I » Sun Nov 17, 2019 7:24 pm

Yes, considering CH3(CH2)CH3 is written separately and not C3H8, you know that these are 3 different molecules that are covalently bonded. The only way for that to be possible is in a rod shape.
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Re: 3F.19

Postby 005162520 » Sun Nov 17, 2019 8:06 pm

So does notation matter when determining if it is rod shape and spherical?
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