3.6 localized electron bonding model

Question 1

what is the localized electron model?

Answer 1

1. a description of the valence electron arrangement in the molecule using lewis structures.
2. prediction of the geometry of the molecule using the valence shell electron electron-repulsion model (vsepr)
3. description of the types of orbitals used by the atoms to share electrons or hold lone pairs.

Question 2

what are lone pairs?

Answer 2

an electron pair that is localized on a given atom (electron pair not involved in bonding)

Question 3

what are bonding pairs?

Answer 3

an electron pair found in the space between two atoms.