The steric number of an atom (a) Is equal to the number of electrons on that atom.

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The steric number of an atom 

(a) Is equal to the number of electrons on that atom.

(b) Is equal to the number of electron pairs on that atom.

(c) Is equal to the number of lone pairs on the atom.

(d) Is equal to the number of lone pairs + attached atoms.

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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