What does the VSEPR theory predict? A. Valence electrons will pair up with electrons from another atom.

B. Valence electron pairs are transferred from a central atom to bonding atoms.

C. Valence electron pairs will move as far apart from each other as possible.

D. Valence electrons around a nucleus will pair up whenever possible.​

I believe it's (C). Valence electron pairs will move as far apart from each other as possible.

Explanation:

The formal definition that is the basis for VSEPR is as follows:

Pairs of electrons in the valence shell of a central atom of a molecule repel each other and take up positions as far apart as possible.

the answer is b because, investigating whether another species of moth also drinks tears might be interesting, but it would not directly explain why this species of moth does.

to explain why this species of moth drinks tears, the scientist could ask: "what nutrients that moths need are in elephant tears? "

the scientist could experiment with moth repellent or oter ways to keep the moths away, but that would not answer his original question.