Valence Electrons in HOH Structure

The video tutorial explains the process of drawing the Lewis structure for HOH (water). It begins by identifying the valence electrons for hydrogen and oxygen, then describes the placement of atoms in the structure, with hydrogens on the outside and oxygen in the middle. The tutorial continues by distributing valence electrons to form chemical bonds and fulfill the octet rule for oxygen and the duet rule for hydrogen. The video concludes with a completed Lewis structure where all atoms have their required electrons.

How many valence electrons does oxygen have in the HOH Lewis structure?

• 1

• 14

• 8

• 6

What is the total number of valence electrons in the HOH Lewis structure?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 14

Where are the hydrogen atoms placed in the HOH Lewis structure?

• In the middle

• On the outside

• Next to each other

• Above the oxygen

How many valence electrons are initially used to form chemical bonds in the HOH structure?

• 2

• 8

• 4

• 6

What is the total number of valence electrons used to complete the octets in the HOH structure?

• 10

• 12

• 16

• 14

How many valence electrons does each hydrogen atom need for a full outer shell?

• 4

• 1

• 2

• 8