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the geometry around a given atom is determined solely by the bonding electrons and the ________ ________ around it.
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the geometry around a given atom is determined solely by the bonding electrons and the ________ ________ around it.

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lone pairs around it which are the electrons around an atom that are not taking part in a covalent bond but still take up space and affect the shape of the molecule.
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