Lewis Dot Structures

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What is a covalent bond?

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A bond that shares electrons between nonmetals.

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How many electrons should Carbon have around its Lewis dot model?

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4

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Which atom will never be in the middle of a Lewis Dot structure?

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H (Hydrogen)

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How many electrons does Hydrogen need in its valence shell to be stable?

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2

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How many valence electrons does Aluminum have?

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3 Valence electrons.

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What are Lewis Dot Structures used for?

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To represent the valence electrons of atoms and how they bond.

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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, indicating a pair of shared electrons.

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What is the octet rule?

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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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Which elements typically form covalent bonds?

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Nonmetals.

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What is the significance of valence electrons in bonding?

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Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with others.