Arsenic and Fluorine Bonding Concepts

The video explains the Lewis structure of AsF3, detailing the valence electrons of Arsenic and Fluorine. It describes the process of placing Arsenic in the center due to its lower electronegativity and arranging Fluorine atoms around it. The video covers forming chemical bonds and ensuring each atom satisfies the octet rule, resulting in a stable Lewis structure for AsF3.

How many valence electrons does Arsenic have in the AsF3 molecule?

• Three

• Five

• Seven

• Eight

What is the total number of valence electrons in the AsF3 molecule?

• 30

• 26

• 24

• 18

Which atom is placed at the center of the AsF3 Lewis structure?

• Oxygen

• Fluorine

• Hydrogen

• Arsenic

How many electrons are shared between Arsenic and each Fluorine atom in AsF3?

• Three

• One

• Two

• Four

What ensures that the octet rule is satisfied for the central Arsenic atom in AsF3?

• It loses electrons to Fluorine atoms.

• It forms a double bond with one Fluorine atom.

• It gains electrons from a nearby atom.

• It shares electrons with three Fluorine atoms.