Chemistry - Chemical Bonding - VSEPR theory and molecular geometry - Balloons Show Shapes!

A visual analogy for Grade 11. Step 1: 'Imagine tying 2 balloons together at their knots. They push apart and point in OPPOSITE directions (180°).' Show animation → 'This is LINEAR geometry!' Step 2: 'Now tie 3 balloons. They spread to 120° angles in a flat triangle.' → 'TRIGONAL PLANAR!' Step 3: 'T