Lewis Dot Matrix

How would you draw a Lewis dot diagram for Magnesium?

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What are valence electrons?

• The innermost electrons

• The outermost electrons

What is the octet rule?

• Elements can only have 8 electrons in its outermost shell

• The elements must form an octopus like structure

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Electron Lewis- dot notation is . . . .

• A representation of an element in which only valence electrons of an atom are shown

• A representation of how compounds are formed.

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How many electrons does Si contain? (click to see image)

• 14
• 28
• 2
• None of these

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What's a valence electron?

• electrons in the second energy level
• electrons in the outermost energy level
• the atomic number
• electrons in the first level

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What is the goal of the Lewis Dot Structure?

• To determine the electron position.

• To show the element's valence electrons & bonding capabilities.

• To find the atomic mass of an element.

• To search for the number of electrons in an individual atom.

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

• 2
• 8
• 6
• 18

Choose the correct Lewis dot structure for Carbon.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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Choose the correct Lewis dot structure for Hydrogen.

• A

• B

• C

• D