Question

1.) A. The __________ shell is the outermost electron-occupied shell of an atom. It holds the electrons that are usually involved in bonding.

B. In a covalent bond, a pair of electrons, often called the _____, is responsible for holding two atoms together.

C. In a polyatomic molecule, where there are two or more bonds between the central atom and the surrounding atoms, the _____ between electrons in different bonding pairs causes them to remain as far apart as possible.

Answer 1

1.) A. The Valence shell is the outermost electron-occupied shell of an atom. It holds the electrons that are usually involved in bonding.

B. In a covalent bond, a pair of electrons, often called the Shaired pair is responsible for holding two atoms together.

C. In a polyatomic molecule, where there are two or more bonds between the central atom and the surrounding atoms, the Repulsion between electrons in different bonding pairs causes them to remain as far apart as possible.