Shapes of molecules

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How are they determined

Number of electrons pairs

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Why do electron pairs stay far apart

To reduce electron repulsion

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Having electrons pairs far apart creates..

Characteristic molecule shapes

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Examples of shape for two pairs of electrons

Linear shape

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Shape for four pairs

Tetrahedral

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Greater repulsion by lone pairs can cause…

Distorted bond angles