What is the significance of valence electrons in writing Lewis structures?

Covalent Bonding and Lewis Structures

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
They are crucial for determining the bonding capacity of an atom.
They are used to calculate the atomic number.
They determine the atomic mass.
They help in identifying the element.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many total valence electrons are there in a molecule with one carbon and four iodine atoms?
36
32
28
40
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which atom is typically the central atom in a covalent compound?
The atom with the highest atomic number
The atom present in the least quantity
The atom with the highest electronegativity
The atom with the lowest electronegativity
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is carbon often the central atom in covalent compounds?
Because it is the heaviest atom
Because it has the highest electronegativity
Because it can form four bonds
Because it is a metal
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the purpose of arranging atoms around the central atom in a Lewis structure?
To ensure all atoms achieve a full octet
To increase the molecular weight
To maximize the number of lone pairs
To minimize the number of bonds
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many electrons are involved in a single covalent bond?
One
Two
Three
Four
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the total number of bonding electrons in the molecule discussed?
24
8
16
32
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