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What is a Lewis Dot Diagram?

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A Lewis Dot Diagram is a representation of the valence electrons of an atom, depicted as dots around the element's symbol.

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How many valence electrons does oxygen (O) have?

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Oxygen has 6 valence electrons.

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What is the significance of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

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Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with other atoms, influencing the formation of molecules.

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Which element has 8 valence electrons?

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Argon (Ar) has 8 valence electrons.

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How many valence electrons does chlorine (Cl) have?

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Chlorine has 7 valence electrons.

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What does a dot represent in a Lewis Dot Diagram?

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A dot represents a valence electron.

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What is the correct Lewis Dot Diagram for chlorine (Cl)?

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The correct Lewis Dot Diagram for chlorine shows 7 dots around the Cl symbol.

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Which of the following elements has the highest electronegativity: O, Cl, F?

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Fluorine (F) has the highest electronegativity.

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What is the maximum number of dots that can be shown around an element in a Lewis Dot Diagram?

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A maximum of 8 dots can be shown, representing the octet rule.

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What is the octet rule?

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The octet rule states that atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have 8 electrons in their valence shell.