Valence Electrons in ClO- Ion

The video tutorial explains how to draw the Lewis structure for the ClO- ion. It begins by counting the valence electrons for chlorine and oxygen, totaling 14. The tutorial then guides viewers through placing the chlorine and oxygen atoms, forming bonds, and ensuring both atoms achieve octets. Finally, it checks the formal charges to confirm they add up to zero, concluding the structure is correct.

How many valence electrons does chlorine have in the ClO- ion?

• 8

• 7

• 6

• 5

What is the total number of valence electrons available for the ClO- ion?

• 12

• 15

• 13

• 14

Where should the valence electrons be placed to form a bond between chlorine and oxygen?

• Between the two atoms

• Around the chlorine atom

• In the center of the molecule

• Around the oxygen atom

How many valence electrons are used to form bonds and complete octets in the ClO- ion?

• 12

• 10

• 16

• 14

What should the formal charges add up to in a correctly drawn Lewis structure for ClO-?

• 0

• -1

• 2

• 1