Pauling Model

The Pauling Model is a way scientists understand how atoms bond together to form molecules. It emphasizes the importance of electron pairs—either bonding pairs that hold atoms together or lone pairs that belong to just one atom—in determining a molecule’s shape and properties. By studying how these pairs arrange themselves to minimize repulsion, the model explains the geometry of molecules, such as why water has a bent shape or methane is tetrahedral. Essentially, the Pauling Model provides a detailed picture of molecular structure based on electron interactions, helping scientists predict how molecules will behave in different conditions.