8.9 - 8.12

The localized electron Model

A molecule is composed of atoms that are bound together by sharing pairs of electrons using the atomic orbitals of the bound atoms
Localized on the atom = Unbonded electrons = lone pairs
Found in the space between atoms = Shared electrons = bonding pairs

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