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What is the purpose of dots surrounding the chemical symbol in a Lewis dot structure?
What is the purpose of dots surrounding the chemical symbol in a Lewis dot structure?
- Indicate the isotopes of the element
- Show the number of neutrons in the nucleus
- Represent only the outermost electrons (correct)
- Represent the number of protons in the atom
What do Lewis dot structures help predict in chemistry?
What do Lewis dot structures help predict in chemistry?
- Atomic number of elements
- Radioactive decay rates
- Electron pairs and bonds within compounds (correct)
- Molecular weight of compounds
Which term can be used interchangeably with 'Lewis dot structure'?
Which term can be used interchangeably with 'Lewis dot structure'?
- Electron dot diagram (correct)
- Nuclear charge configuration
- Proton arrangement
- Neutron alignment
What is the first step in drawing Lewis structures?
What is the first step in drawing Lewis structures?
In an ionic bond, which types of elements generally come together?
In an ionic bond, which types of elements generally come together?
What happens when a metal atom becomes an ion?
What happens when a metal atom becomes an ion?
'Atoms like oxygen and chlorine ________ the electrons to form stable molecules such as O2 and Cl2.' Complete the sentence.
'Atoms like oxygen and chlorine ________ the electrons to form stable molecules such as O2 and Cl2.' Complete the sentence.
'Why do bonds form?' - Choose the most appropriate answer.
'Why do bonds form?' - Choose the most appropriate answer.
What is a common characteristic of covalent compounds?
What is a common characteristic of covalent compounds?
In Lewis dot structures, what do double or triple bonds represent?
In Lewis dot structures, what do double or triple bonds represent?
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