Lewis Dot Structures

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What is a Lewis Dot Structure?

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A diagram that shows the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist in the molecule.

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How many valence electrons does Carbon have?

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4

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What are valence electrons?

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Electrons farthest away from the nucleus.

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Which element is represented by the Lewis Dot Structure with 7 dots?

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Chlorine (Cl)

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What does a Lewis Dot Structure represent?

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The arrangement of electrons around an atom.

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How many valence electrons does Chlorine have?

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7

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What is the significance of valence electrons in bonding?

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They determine how an atom can bond with other atoms.

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Which element has 3 valence electrons?

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Aluminum (Al)

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What is the maximum number of electrons that can be represented in a Lewis Dot Structure for an atom?

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8 (octet rule)

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What does a single line between two atoms in a Lewis Dot Structure represent?

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A single covalent bond, which is a pair of shared electrons.