BRAINCAKEElectron Pair Repulsion Theory
The Electron Pair Repulsion Theory states that electron pairs arrange themselves around a central atom so that the repulsion between them is a minimum.
Lone pair-lone pair repulsion > lone pair-bond pair repulsion > bond pair-bond pair repulsion
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Key terms in this lesson
- lone pair
- A pair of outer shell electrons on an atom that is not involved in bonding.
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