Match the model type that would best represent each molecule or compound listed below.(3 points) .

Question

secondary structure of botox protein
geometric shape of sulfur hexafluoride,
SF6 structure of a simple alkane such as propane, C3H8
options

ball and stick model
spacefilling model
ribbon model
vsepr, tetrahed
vsepr model, octahedron

Answer 1

To match the appropriate model type to each molecule or compound listed, we can analyze the structural characteristics of each one:

1. Secondary structure of botox protein: This structure is best represented by the ribbon model, which visually depicts the fold and shape of proteins.

2. Geometric shape of sulfur hexafluoride, SF6: This molecule features an octahedral geometry due to its six fluorine atoms around the central sulfur atom. Therefore, it is best represented by the vsepr model, octahedron.

3. Structure of a simple alkane such as propane, C3H8: Propane has a branched structure that can be effectively represented in a simplified way using a ball and stick model. Alternatively, a spacefilling model could also represent the overall space occupied by the atoms, but the ball and stick model is typically used for displaying the connectivity and structure in this case.

Here’s the summary of the matched models:

• Secondary structure of botox protein: ribbon model
• Geometric shape of sulfur hexafluoride, SF6: vsepr model, octahedron
• Structure of a simple alkane such as propane, C3H8: ball and stick model.

Please note that propane could also be represented with a spacefilling model, but the ball and stick model is often preferred for showing the molecular structure clearly.