Each atom in a molecule is largely comprised of empty space. The position and en

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Each atom in a molecule is largely comprised of empty space. The position and energy of the electrons involved can be predicted utilizing quantum mechanics. Although electrons take up very little space, their electrical charge has a relatively large footprint, and electrostatic repulsion makes it difficult to bring electrons near each other. Space-filling models help us view "molecular shape." In these models, the atoms are represented by spheres of different colors whose radii are equivalent to those of the species involved and account for the appropriate type of radii desired (covalent, ionic, or metallic). Which of the following is not accounted for in space-filling models? Spheres with radii proportional to the radii of atoms The exact location of the constituent electrons, protons, and neutrons Boundary-surface representations of where the electrons can be found within some cut-off probability percentage, usually 90% or greater Atomic center to atomic center distances proportional to the distance between atomic nuclei Bond angles

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The following is not accounted for in space filling models?

The exact location of the constituent electrons, protons and neutrons.

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