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Point groups

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Total cards: 3•Content version: v3•Public deck•Updated: 8/1/2026

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#1
Front (Question)

What is a point group?

Back (Answer)

The symbol given to a specific collection of symmetry elements in a molecule

#2
Front (Question)

Why are there a limited amount of point groups?

Back (Answer)

Symmetry elements can only combine together in certain ways

#3
Front (Question)

How do you assign point groups?

Back (Answer)

Looking at the different symmetry elements and then using the flow chart which will be provided