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What is a pair of valence electrons in a bonded atom that does not participate in bonding called?

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asked Dec 28, 2024 in Science by CesarSpragg2 (2.1k points)

What is a pair of valence electrons in a bonded atom that does not participate in bonding called?

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answered Dec 28, 2024 by ChuRosenbaum (2.2k points)

lone pair

A pair of valence electrons in a bonded atom that does not participate in bonding is called a lone pair. Lone pair electrons contribute to molecular shape.

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