Lewis Dot Diagrams

This is a correct dot diagram for carbon (C)

• true

• false

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

This could be the dot diagram of

• Mg

• Cl

• C

• O

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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.

How many valence electrons should Lithium have in its Lewis dot model?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many valence electrons should Oxygen have in its Lewis dot model?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

How many valence electrons should Magnesium have in its Lewis dot model?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

How many dots would a Lewis Dot structure of Helium have?

• 1

• 2

• 8

• 0

What is the purpose of a Lewis Dot Diagram?

• To represent the atomic number of an element

• To show the valence electrons and bonding potential of an atom

• To calculate the molecular weight of a compound

• To determine the number of neutrons in an atom

Which element's Lewis Dot Diagram would have three dots?

• Nitrogen

• Boron

• Carbon

• Oxygen