Chemistry
Which term is used to define the pair of valence shell electrons that are not shared with another atom?
- Lone pair electrons
- Valence electrons
- Inner-shell electrons
- Antibonding electrons
Chemical Bonding
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Lone pair electrons
Reason — Lone pair of electrons are valence electrons that in a covalent bond are not shared with another atom.
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