The electron-pair geometry of a molecule or ion depends on the number of structurally significant electron pairs in the central atom. Here students are asked to count the number of lone electron pairs and bonded atoms on the central atom. Then identify the electron-pair geometry from the chart provided.

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bonded atoms, central atoms, electron pair geometry, electron pairs, determining electron pair geometry, electron pair arrangements

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