The Geometry of the Hybrid Orbitals of the Central Atom

question 48

True/False

The geometry of the hybrid orbitals of the central atom of a molecule is always the same as molecular geometry.

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Definitions:

Neutral

Not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, dispute, or competition.

Independent Variable

In experimental studies, this is the variable that the researcher alters to examine its impact on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is expected to change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.

Confound

A variable that influences both the dependent and independent variables in a study, potentially skewing results and making it difficult to determine causality.