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- initialism chemistry Valence shell electron pair repulsion: a model used to predict the shape of individual
molecules based upon the extent ofelectron-pair electrostatic repulsion .
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As far as "self-organizing" goes, I can only assume BGT takes issue with concepts like kinetics and thermodynamics, as well as potential energy, VSEPR, Molecular Orbital Theory, and steric hindrance.
Scientists' Responses Solicited James F. McGrath 2008
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VSEPR, the O-S-O angle is more open than the F-S-F angle, 124° and 97°, respectively. sulfur dioxide:
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BTW - Lenny’s point was that gravity theory, quantum theory, atomic theory, VSEPR theory, germ theory, relativity theory, evolutionary theory are all science.
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