Valence Electrons in CH3OCH3

The video tutorial explains how to draw the Lewis structure for dimethyl ether (CH3OCH3). It begins by introducing the structure and the order of atoms: Carbon, Oxygen, Carbon, and surrounding Hydrogens. The tutorial calculates the total valence electrons as 20, using 16 for bonds and 4 to complete the Oxygen's octet. It confirms that all atoms have full outer shells, with Carbons and Oxygen having 8 valence electrons and Hydrogens having 2. The video concludes with a summary of the electron configuration.

What is the correct order of atoms when drawing the CH3OCH3 Lewis structure?

• Carbon, Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogens

• Carbon, Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogens

• Hydrogens, Carbon, Oxygen, Carbon

• Oxygen, Carbon, Carbon, Hydrogens

How many total valence electrons are present in the CH3OCH3 Lewis structure?

• 18

• 22

• 24

• 20

How many valence electrons are used to form chemical bonds in the CH3OCH3 structure?

• 16

• 12

• 18

• 14

How many valence electrons does each Carbon atom have in the CH3OCH3 structure?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9

What is the number of valence electrons for the Oxygen atom in the CH3OCH3 structure?

• 6

• 9

• 7

• 8