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Author Question: Why do valence electrons and none of the "core electrons" affect the shape of the molecule? (Read 1220 times)

leilurhhh

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on: Sep 20, 2013
Why do valence electrons and none of the "core electrons" affect the shape of the molecule?


j_sun

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Reply #1 on: Sep 20, 2013
it is because:

The repulsion forces of the valence electrons directly effect the size of the bond angle.


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altibaby

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Reply #2 on: Sep 20, 2013
jesus.. do you have every question from our prelab on here? ha


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