The basis of the vsepr model of molecular bonding is __________. the basis of the vsepr model of molecular bonding is __________. electron domains in the valence shell of an atom will arrange themselves so as to minimize repulsions atomic orbitals of the bonding atoms must overlap for a bond to form regions of electron density on an atom will organize themselves so as to maximize s-character hybrid orbitals will form as necessary to, as closely as possible, achieve spherical symmetry regions of electron density in the valence shell of an atom will arrange themselves so as to maximize overlap
The correct option is this: ELECTRON DOMAINS IN THE VALENCE SHELL OF AN ATOM WILL ARRANGE THEMSELVES SO AS TO MINIMIZE REPULSION. The VSEPR [Valence Share Electron Pair Repulsion] model is used in chemistry to predicts the geometry of individual molecules from the number of electron pair that is surrounding their central atom. The model is very important because, it enable scientist to predict the type of reaction a compound will undergo due to its shape that is predicted by the VSEPR model.
