Lewis Electron Dot Structure

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What is a Lewis Electron Dot 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 in the molecule.

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What does each line in a Lewis structure represent?

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Each line represents a pair of shared electrons, indicating a covalent bond.

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How many electrons are represented by a single line in a Lewis structure?

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2 electrons.

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What is the electron configuration of Hydrogen when it forms a bond?

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Helium configuration.

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What is the electron configuration of Chlorine when it forms a bond with Hydrogen?

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Argon configuration.

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How many valence electrons does Carbon have?

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4 valence electrons.

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

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Covalent bond.

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What is the significance of the octet rule in Lewis structures?

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Atoms tend to form bonds in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell, achieving stability.

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What is a diatomic molecule?

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A molecule composed of two atoms, which can be of the same or different elements.

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Can Lewis structures represent ionic bonds?

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No, Lewis structures primarily represent covalent bonds.