Valence Electrons and Lewis Structures

The video tutorial explains the Lewis structure of BrF5, detailing the total valence electrons, the placement of Bromine and Fluorine atoms, and the drawing of single bonds. It covers completing the octets for Fluorine and placing extra electrons on Bromine, which can hold more than 8 valence electrons. The tutorial concludes by verifying that the formal charges for each atom in BrF5 are zero.

How many valence electrons are present in the BrF5 molecule?

• 32

• 42

• 52

• 62

Which atom is placed at the center of the BrF5 Lewis structure?

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Bromine

• Fluorine

How many single bonds are formed between Bromine and Fluorine in BrF5?

• 6

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the total number of valence electrons used after completing the octets for Fluorine in BrF5?

• 30

• 40

• 50

• 60

What is the formal charge on each atom in the BrF5 molecule?

• +2

• -1

• +1

• 0