Practice Lewis Structures (electron Dot Structures) (3.2.1) - Module 3: Chemical Bonding & Structure

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Question 1.
What is the first step to drawing a Lewis structure?
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Think about the electrons in the outer shell of each atom.
Question 2.
What type of bonds do Lewis structures represent?
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Consider how atoms share electrons.
3Question 3.
What must be done first when drawing a Lewis structure?
- Identify the central atom
- Count valence electrons
- Draw bonds
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Think about the outer shell of each atom.
4Question 4.
True or False: A single bond uses two valence electrons.
- True
- False
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Consider what it means to share electrons.
Question 5.
Construct the Lewis structure for the phosphate ion (PO4^3-). Describe the process step by step.
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Always account for the charge adjustment in your valence count.
Question 6.
Design the Lewis structure for ethylene (C2H4). Explain why it requires a double bond.
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Look at how many electrons each carbon atom needs.

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