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Dmitriy789 [7]
3 years ago
9

What determines a molecules VSEPR shape?

Chemistry
1 answer:
frosja888 [35]3 years ago
3 0
Using the VSEPR theory, the electron bond pairs and lone pairs on the center atom will help us predict the shape of a molecule. The shape of a molecule is determined by the location of the nuclei and its electrons. The electrons and the nuclei settle into positions that minimize repulsion and maximize attraction.
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