Lewis Dot Structures Quiz

How many valence electrons does an atom of oxygen have?

• 6

• 4

• 8

• 2

What is the Lewis dot symbol for nitrogen?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the octet rule?

• Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have a full outer shell of ten electrons.

• Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have a full outer shell of eight electrons.

• Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have a full outer shell of six electrons.

• Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to have a full outer shell of four electrons.

How many valence electrons are needed to satisfy the octet rule for carbon?

• 4

• 8

• 2

• 6

What is the maximum number of single bonds that an atom can form?

• 2

• 1

• 4

• 3

What is the Lewis dot structure for chlorine?

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

How many valence electrons does an atom of sulfur have?

• 6

• 4

• 2

• 8

What is the Lewis dot symbol for hydrogen?

• He

• H

• C

• O

What happens when an atom does not satisfy the octet rule?

• It becomes a noble gas.

• It loses its valence electrons.

• It becomes a positively charged ion.

• It forms chemical bonds to achieve a stable electron configuration.

How many valence electrons does an atom of phosphorus have?

• 8

• 10

• 5

• 2