Register
How will electron pairs behave towards one another according to VSEPR? a. They will arrange themselves to be far apart from each other. b. Electron pairs are not affected by other electron pairs. c. They
30.5k views
0 votes
How will electron pairs behave towards one another according to VSEPR?

a. They will arrange themselves to be far apart from each other.
b. Electron pairs are not affected by other electron pairs.
c. They will be oriented close to each other.
d. The effect depends on the electronegativity of the atoms involved.

User PiniH
by
8.0k points

1 Answer

2 votes
Electrons are negatively charged particles. Like charges repel one another, so electron pairs will want to be as far apart from each other as possible. Thus, the answer here would be A.
User Insertusernamehere
by
7.7k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

Related questions

Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

9.5m questions

12.2m answers

Other Questions

Compare and contrast an electric generator and a battery??
How do you balance __H2SO4 + __B(OH)3 --> __B2(SO4)3 + __H2O
As an object’s temperature increases, the ____________________ at which it radiates energy increases.
Which of the following statements does not describe a physical property of a piece of chalk A. Chalk is solid B.chalk can be broken into pieces C. Chalk is white D. Chalk will bubble in vinegar
Which is an example of an atom? A)the smallest unit of Ne B)the smallest unit of p4 C)the smallest unit of NH3 D)the smallest unit of H2O
Link Copied!