Lewis Dot Structures for Compounds

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What is a Lewis Dot Structure?

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A diagram that shows the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist in the molecule.

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What type of bond is formed between two nonmetals?

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Covalent bond.

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What type of bond is formed between a metal and a nonmetal?

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Ionic bond.

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What do atoms that form positive ions tend to do?

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Lose electrons.

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What is the correct formula for silicon tetrafluoride?

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SiF₄.

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What is a valence electron?

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An electron found in the outermost shell of an atom.

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How many valence electrons does nitrogen have?

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5 valence electrons.

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What is the Lewis Dot Structure for ammonia (NH₃)?

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The Lewis Dot Structure shows nitrogen in the center with three hydrogen atoms bonded to it and one lone pair of electrons on nitrogen.

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What is the significance of valence electrons in bonding?

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Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with other atoms.

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What is the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to bond in such a way that they have eight electrons in their valence shell.

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