Why Do Electron Groups Around a Central Atom Arrange Themselves

question 81

Multiple Choice

Why do electron groups around a central atom arrange themselves as far apart from one another as possible, while still remaining attached to the central atom?

• A) Actually, electrons don't do this, but atoms do.
• B) The like charges of the electrons attract each other.
• C) The protons direct the electrons to do this.
• D) The like charges of the electrons repel each other.
• E) There is no reason for this arrangement; it is just observed to be that way.

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