Drawing Lewis Dot Structures (2024) Intro

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What are ions?

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Atoms with a positive or negative charge.

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How many valence electrons does a Lithium atom have in its Lewis dot model?

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1

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Is this a correct dot diagram for carbon (C)?

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True

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If an atom gains an electron to become an ion, what is it called?

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Anion.

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What is a valence electron?

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Electrons in the outermost energy level.

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What is a cation?

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An ion with a positive charge.

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What is an anion?

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An ion with a negative charge.

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How do you determine the number of valence electrons in an element?

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By looking at its group number in the periodic table.

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What is the significance of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

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They are involved in forming bonds between atoms.

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What is the Lewis dot structure?

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A diagram that shows the bonding between atoms and the lone pairs of electrons.