Question

Where is the center of mass of the mlecule located? Use the diagram given to help explain.

Consider the trigonal planar molecule formaldehyde, whose constituent parts are hollow spheres with mass at the center (with the following properties listed in the table) and they bond at the surface of the spheres. The angle between the bonds is 120°. Answer the following questions: Radius Mass 5. Where is the center of mass of the molecule Oxygen 0.057 nm 15.999 u located? Use the diagram given to help explain. Hydrogen 0.032 nm 1.008 u Carbon 0.067 nm | 12.000 u HT TH

Answer 1

Y-azis x-axis H It looks symmetrical to Y-anis. So com lies on 74 Y-axis. C.O.M. lies 10. on y-aris 15.999% (0.089) +211.008) 60.099) (Cosso) + 1210) Ycom 12 +2x1.00g) + 15.999 1.324119 30 015 0.04Ynm d C.O.M. Position = 10, +0.04 nm) centre of Considering origin.