Shapes of Molecules

The shape of a molecule determines many of its properties; For example: C4H10 is the formula for 2 separate molecules n-butane and isobutene Melting Point    -138°C                   -159°C Boiling Point     -0.5°C                    -12°C Enzymes—shape compatible with those molecules whose reactions they promote i.e.  the enzyme sucrase breaks down the sugar molecule sucrose The shape of a…