7. Which of the following describes the arrangement of valence electrons in a bond between C and H

The valence electrons are shared equally between C and H.

The valence electrons spend more time around the atom of C.

The valence electrons spend more time around the atom of H.

The valence electrons are given up by the H and gained by the C.

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Viviana Kelley

14 December, 03:25

7. Which of the following describes the arrangement of valence electrons in a bond between C and H

The valence electrons are shared equally between C and H.

The valence electrons spend more time around the atom of C.

The valence electrons spend more time around the atom of H.

The valence electrons are given up by the H and gained by the C.

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Trace Mcconnell · Answer 1

The valance electrons are shared equally between C and H

Explanation:

Neither Carbon or Hydrogen are very electronegative, meaning that the valance electrons don't have a greater attraction to either atom and so share equally between them.