According to the VSEPR model, the electron pairs around NH3 and those around CH4 are arranged _____. Choose the option that best fills in the blank to make an correct or accurate statement.
differently, because there are a different number of atoms around the central atom.
differently, because the steric number of the central atoms are different.
the same, because both nitrogen and carbon are in the second period.
the same, because the steric number of the central atoms are the same.