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Which energy level do we look at to determine the valence electrons?
How many valence electrons does a chlorine atom have?
In Lewis notation, how do we represent the valence electrons of a hydrogen atom?
What is the arrangement of dots around the symbol for chlorine in Lewis notation?
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What type of bond is formed in a hydrogen chloride molecule?
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How many valence electrons does each iodine atom have in an iodine molecule?
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How are the iodine atoms bonded in an iodine molecule?
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What type of bond is formed when six electrons are shared between two atoms?
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What type of bond is formed when two iodine atoms share electrons in a diiodine molecule?
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How many pairs of electrons are shared in a triple covalent bond?
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What is the chemical formula for the acetate ion?
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What is the correct formula for magnesium oxide?
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What is the chemical formula for the nitrite ion?
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What is the chemical formula for the phosphate ion?
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How are the remaining valence electrons of chlorine represented in the Lewis notation of a hydrogen chloride molecule?
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What determines the valency of an element in the periodic table?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of covalent compounds?
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How many pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms in a triple covalent bond?
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What is the chemical formula for the nitrate ion?
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Which of the following is a result of the strong electrostatic attraction between the positive nuclei and the sea of electrons in metals?
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What type of bond is formed when two nitrogen atoms share three pairs of electrons?
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What is the purpose of representing valence electrons in Lewis structures?
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Which of the following atoms has the same number of valence electrons as a chlorine atom?
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What is the total number of valence electrons represented in the Lewis structure of a hydrogen chloride molecule?
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