Lewis Dot Structures - King

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What is a Lewis Dot Structure?

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A Lewis Dot Structure is 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 (C) have?

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Carbon has 4 valence electrons.

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What is the significance of valence electrons in Lewis Dot Structures?

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Valence electrons determine how atoms bond with each other and are represented as dots in Lewis Dot Structures.

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What type of bond is formed when two atoms share one pair of electrons?

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A single bond.

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What type of bond is formed when two atoms share two pairs of electrons?

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A double bond.

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What type of bond is formed when two atoms share three pairs of electrons?

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A triple bond.

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In a Lewis Dot Structure, what do the dots represent?

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The dots represent the valence electrons of the atoms.

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What is the molecular formula for water?

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H₂O.

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How many double bonds are present in CCl₄?

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0.

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Which of the following compounds has only single bonds: I, II, III, IV?

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III and IV.