Which of the Following Statements About Valence Electrons Are False

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about valence electrons are false? Select all that apply.

• A) When heterolytic cleavage occurs, a pair of valence electrons is distributed unequally between two atoms.
• B) We use a curly arrow to denote the movement of a pair of valence electrons.
• C) The movement of valence electrons during a chemical reaction is random.
• D) During a chemical reaction, valence electrons can move both within and between molecules.
• E) The movement of valence electrons during a chemical reaction is described by the reaction scheme.

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