### Molecule or Molecular Ion Overview1. **CH₄ (Methane)** - **Lewis Structure:** The Lewis structure shows a carbon atom (C) single-bonded to four hydrogen atoms (H), arranged in a tetrahedral shape. - **Valence Shell Electron Pairs:** 4 - **Bonding Electron Pairs:** 4 - **Nonbonding Electron Pairs:** 0 - **VSEPR Formula:** AX₄ - **Approximate Bond Angle:** 109.5° - **Geometric Shape:** Tetrahedral### Instructions for Completion2. **Complete the table (as outlined above) for the following molecules/molecular ions, none of which obey the Lewis octet rule. Complete those that are assigned by your laboratory instructor.** - **d. XeF₂ (Xenon Difluoride)** - **e. XeF₄ (Xenon Tetrafluoride)** - **i. SF₆ (Sulfur Hexafluoride)**### Details on Graphs or DiagramsThe diagram provided illustrates the Lewis structure of methane (CH₄). It displays: - A central carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms using single bonds, which is represented by straight lines. - The tetrahedral arrangement ensures that the bond angles are approximately 109.5°, as indicated.When completing the table for other molecules, remember to: - Determine the total number of valence shell electron pairs (both bonding and nonbonding). - Identify the bonding and nonbonding electron pairs. - Determine the VSEPR formula. - Determine the approximate bond angles. - Identify the geometric shape based on the VSEPR theory.This detailed structure helps in understanding the spatial arrangement and bonding characteristics of different molecules, crucial for predicting molecular behavior and interactions in various chemical contexts.

Three questions based on Lewis structure, which are to be accomplished.

Bonding Electron Valence Shell Nonbonding Approx. Bond Molecule or Lewis Electron Electron VSEPR Geometric Molecular Ion Structure Pairs Pairs Pairs Formula Angle Shape 1. CH4 H. 4 4 AX4 109.5° tetrahedral H:C:H H 2. Complete the table (as outlined above) for the following molecules/molecular ions, none of which obey the Lewis octet rule. Complete those that are assigned by your laboratory instructor. d. XeF2 i. SF. е. ХeF4

Bonding Electron Valence Shell Nonbonding Approx. Bond Molecule or Lewis Electron Electron VSEPR Geometric Molecular Ion Structure Pairs Pairs Pairs Formula Angle Shape 1. CH4 H. 4 4 AX4 109.5° tetrahedral H:C:H H 2. Complete the table (as outlined above) for the following molecules/molecular ions, none of which obey the Lewis octet rule. Complete those that are assigned by your laboratory instructor. d. XeF2 i. SF. е. ХeF4

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