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A short answer: molecular distortion is a change (reduction) of the molecular symmetry.

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What distortion may map projections show?

The distortion was that the Earth was round


What most measure used to measure distortion?

The Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) is commonly used to measure distortion in audio equipment. It quantifies the amount of harmonic distortion present in a signal compared to the original signal. Lower THD values indicate less distortion in the audio signal.


Why does distortion matter?

Distortion matters because it can affect the accuracy and quality of audio or visual signals. It can lead to a loss of detail and clarity in the output, making it difficult to accurately represent the original input. Distortion can also interfere with the interpretation and enjoyment of the content.


What does a lone pair distort the molecular shape?

A lone pair of electrons can distort the molecular shape because it occupies space around the central atom and exerts repulsive forces on nearby bonded atoms. Unlike bonding pairs, lone pairs are localized and occupy more space, leading to adjustments in the angles between bonded atoms. This results in changes to the ideal bond angles predicted by VSEPR theory, often causing a distortion in the molecular geometry to accommodate the presence of the lone pair. Consequently, molecular shapes such as bent or trigonal pyramidal can arise from the influence of lone pairs.


Did the Apollo mission experience time travel and distortion?

No, the Apollo missions did not experience time travel or distortion. Time travel and distortion are concepts that exist in science fiction and are not supported by our current understanding of physics.

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What is ch3cooh molecular shape?

The molecular shape of CH3COOH (acetic acid) is bent or V-shape due to the presence of a lone pair of electrons on the oxygen atom, causing distortion in the molecule's structure from a linear arrangement. This distortion leads to a bent shape with a bond angle of approximately 120 degrees.


How does the presence of 1 lone pair affect the molecular geometry of a molecule?

The presence of 1 lone pair in a molecule affects its molecular geometry by causing repulsion that pushes the bonded atoms closer together. This can lead to a distortion in the molecule's shape, often resulting in a bent or angular geometry.


What are the 4 types of distortion of a map?

The four types of distortion in maps are shape distortion, area distortion, distance distortion, and direction distortion. These distortions occur due to the challenge of transferring a three-dimensional surface onto a two-dimensional map.


When was Social Distortion created?

Social Distortion was created in 1978.


When did Social Distortion end?

Social Distortion ended in 1985.


When was Copenhagen Distortion created?

Copenhagen Distortion was created in 1998.


When was Total Distortion created?

Total Distortion was created in 1995.


When did Total Distortion happen?

Total Distortion happened in 1995.


How can you use the word distortion in a sentence?

(A distortion is an alteration, faulty image, or inaccurate representation.)"Distortion of facts is an example of unethical journalism.""A distortion in the radio signal made the messages unintelligible.""A curved mirror will often produce a humorous distortion in your reflection."


How does a lone pair contribute a molecular shape?

It takes up space like an "invisible" atom.


What does Rise Against use for distortion on guitar?

Just the distortion from a Marshall JCM 900 amp (they don't use distortion pedals).


How do you get to the distortion world in Diamond?

You can't you can only get in the distortion world in platinum