Practice Lewis Representation Of Simple Molecules (the Lewis Structures) (4.1.3)

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Question 1.
Count the valence electrons in a water molecule (H2O).
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Sum the valence electrons for Hydrogen and Oxygen.
Question 2.
What atom typically occupies the center in Lewis structures?
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Refer to the periodic table.
3Question 3.
What represents valence electrons in Lewis structures?
- Lines
- Dots
- Shapes
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Consider what each mark denotes in the structure.
4Question 4.
True or False: Lewis structures can accurately describe resonance.
- True
- False
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Think about situations where multiple structures can represent a molecule.
Question 5.
Create the Lewis structure for SO2 and explain any resonance present.
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Consider how the bonding can shift in molecules.
Question 6.
Draw the Lewis structure for a molecule with an expanded octet and explain the octet rule's limitations.
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Review elements in periods beyond 3 for behavior beyond the octet rule.

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