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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question
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Why do electron pairs arrange themselves as far apart as possible?
Options
A Because they are attracted to each other
B Because they are regions of negative charge and repel each other
Correct Answer
C Because they are positive
D Because of gravity
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Electron pairs are regions of negative charge so they repel each other and arrange themselves as far apart as possible.

Hint

The notes explain this as a result of repulsion.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 861 of 1872
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