Introduction to Chemistry
What is a lone pair in the context of molecular bonding?
How many bonds does boron, an element in group 3A, typically form?
Predict the molecular geometry of water (H2O) based on the bonding preferences and lone pairs of oxygen.
Evaluate the impact of lone pairs on the bond angles in a molecule like ammonia (NH3).
Synthesize the information on bonding preferences to predict the structure of methane (CH4).
