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How are valence electrons defined?
How are valence electrons defined?
How is a Lewis structure of an atom typically represented?
How is a Lewis structure of an atom typically represented?
True or false: A Lewis structure shows the distribution of all electrons in an atom or molecule, not just the valence electrons.
True or false: A Lewis structure shows the distribution of all electrons in an atom or molecule, not just the valence electrons.
False
What determines the number of valence electrons for representative elements?
What determines the number of valence electrons for representative elements?
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True or false: The number of valence electrons for representative elements is equal to the period number on the periodic table.
True or false: The number of valence electrons for representative elements is equal to the period number on the periodic table.
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True or false: To draw the Lewis structure of an atom, you only need to write the symbol of the atom and draw dots to represent the valence electrons.
True or false: To draw the Lewis structure of an atom, you only need to write the symbol of the atom and draw dots to represent the valence electrons.
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Study Notes
Defining Valence Electrons
- Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost electron shell of an atom.
- They are the ones involved in chemical bonding, determining the atom's chemical reactivity.
Lewis Structures
- Lewis structures represent the distribution of valence electrons in an atom or molecule.
- They use the symbol of the atom, with dots representing the valence electrons.
Lewis Structure Representation
- False. Lewis structures only show the distribution of valence electrons, not all electrons in an atom or molecule.
Valence Electrons and Representative Elements
- The number of valence electrons for representative elements is determined by their group number on the periodic table.
Valence Electrons and Period Number
- False. The number of valence electrons for representative elements is equal to their group number, not the period number.
Drawing Lewis Structures
- True. To draw a Lewis structure, you only need the atom's symbol and dots representing the valence electrons.
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Test your knowledge on Lewis structures and valence electrons with this quiz. Learn how to draw Lewis structures for atoms and molecules and understand the concept of valence electrons and their role in chemical bonding.
