Lewis Dot Structure

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in forming bonds with other atoms.

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How many valence electrons does Argon have?

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8

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What is electron dot notation?

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A representation of an element in which only valence electrons of an atom are shown.

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How many electrons should Helium have around its Lewis dot model?

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2

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that elements can only have 8 electrons in their outermost shell.

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What does a Lewis dot structure represent?

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A Lewis dot structure represents the arrangement of valence electrons around an atom.

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How many valence electrons does Oxygen have?

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6

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What is the significance of the octet rule in chemical bonding?

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The octet rule helps predict how atoms will bond and form compounds to achieve a stable electron configuration.

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Which element has the following electron dot notation: ••O••?

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Oxygen, which has 6 valence electrons.

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the outermost shell of an atom?

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8 electrons, according to the octet rule.