My Molecule

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My Molecule
CCl4
Carbon Tetrachloride
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The Lewis Structure
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The Molecular Geometry
Tetrahedral
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Polarity
Molecule is NONPOLAR
All dipoles cancel
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Reactivity
Flammability
Health
Reactivity
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Solubility

• Insoluble in Water
• Soluble in non polar solvents
• Exists as a liquid or gas
• Used as a degreaser or spot remover for
  dry-cleaning
• Nonpolar so can dissolve nonpolar substances like
  grease

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Environmental and Health Effects

• Short term exposure effects kidneys
• Long term exposure effects brain and nervous
  system
• Does not stay in environment because it
  evaporates rapidly
• Can destroy ozone
• Possible carcinogen
• Banned from commercial use