the shape of a molecule is tetrahedral. how many lone pairs are most likely on the central atom
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The central atom is most likely to have 4 valence electrons (Electrons in the outermost energy level).
Note; These are not 'lone pairs'
A good example is methane, where the central atom, carbon, has 4 electrons in the outermost energy level.
The central carbon atom uses the 4 electrons to combine with 4 hydrogen atoms.
The hydrogen atoms are as far apart as possible at 109.5 degrees bond angle.
The carbon atom is located at the center with 4 hydrogen atoms that are located at the corners of a tetrahedron.
Note; These are not 'lone pairs'
A good example is methane, where the central atom, carbon, has 4 electrons in the outermost energy level.
The central carbon atom uses the 4 electrons to combine with 4 hydrogen atoms.
The hydrogen atoms are as far apart as possible at 109.5 degrees bond angle.
The carbon atom is located at the center with 4 hydrogen atoms that are located at the corners of a tetrahedron.
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The central atom is most likely to have 4 valence electrons (Electrons in the outermost energy level).
Note; These are not 'lone pairs'
A good example is methane, where the central atom, carbon, has 4 electrons in the outermost energy level.
The central carbon atom uses the 4 electrons to combine with 4 hydrogen atoms.
The hydrogen atoms are as far apart as possible at 109.5 degrees bond angle.
The carbon atom is located at the center with 4 hydrogen atoms that are located at the corners of a tetrahedron.
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