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What are Lewis Dot Structures?

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Lewis Dot Structures are diagrams that represent the valence electrons of an atom. They show the arrangement of electrons around the atomic symbol.

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How many valence electrons does Phosphorous have?

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Phosphorous has 5 valence electrons.

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What is the significance of valence electrons?

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Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with other atoms and are crucial for understanding chemical reactivity.

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How many electrons should Indium have in its Lewis dot model?

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Indium should have 3 electrons in its Lewis dot model.

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What is a negatively charged ion called?

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A negatively charged ion is called an anion.

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How many valence electrons are in a negatively charged ion with a total of 8 electrons?

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A negatively charged ion with a total of 8 electrons has 8 valence electrons.

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How many electrons should a Chloride ion have in its Lewis dot model?

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A Chloride ion should have 8 electrons in its Lewis dot model.

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What does the charge of an ion indicate?

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The charge of an ion indicates the difference between the number of protons and electrons in the atom.

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How many dots does the Iodide ion show in its Lewis Dot structure?

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The Iodide ion shows 7 dots in its Lewis Dot structure.

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What charge does the Iodide ion carry?

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The Iodide ion carries a -1 charge.