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why don't valence and core electrons affect the shape of the molecule?
why don't double and triple bonds affect the shape of the molecule?
why don't double and triple bonds affect the shape of the molecule?
Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost energy level of an atom. These electrons determine the reactivity and the bonding behavior of the atom.
Valence electrons play a crucial role in determining the shape of a molecule. The number of valence electrons and their arrangement around the central atom influences the bonding and the geometry of the molecule.
The Lewis structure of a molecule is a representation of the arrangement of valence electrons around the atoms in the molecule. The number of valence electrons is used to determine the bonding and the shape of the molecule in the Lewis structure.
Lone pairs of valence electrons can affect the shape of a molecule by creating regions of electron density that repel other atoms or lone pairs. This can lead to distortions in the molecule's shape and affect its overall geometry.
Yes, the shape of a molecule can be predicted based on the number of valence electrons and the arrangement of those electrons around the central atom. This is known as the VSEPR theory, which stands for Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion theory.