Lewis Structures

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According to the octet rule, most elements need _______ valence electrons.

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8

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Hydrogen needs _____ electrons in its valence shell to be stable.

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2

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Three pairs of electrons are shared in a __________.

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Triple bond

Front

How many electrons can be used in the Lewis Structure for : NO₃ - ?

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24

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How many valence electrons are in Phosphorus?

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5

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What is a Lewis 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.

Front

What does the octet rule state?

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Atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell.

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What is a single bond?

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A chemical bond that involves the sharing of one pair of electrons between two atoms.

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What is a double bond?

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A chemical bond that involves the sharing of two pairs of electrons between two atoms.

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What is a covalent bond?

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A type of chemical bond where two atoms share one or more pairs of electrons.