3.2.1.1 - Steps to Draw Lewis Structures
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What is a Lewis structure?
💡 Hint: Think about how electrons are organized around atoms.
How many valence electrons does a nitrogen atom have?
💡 Hint: Look at nitrogen's position on the periodic table.
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How many total valence electrons are in carbon dioxide (CO2)?
💡 Hint: Count the valence electrons from each element.
True or False: Hydrogen can be the central atom in a Lewis structure.
💡 Hint: Consider the bonding capacity of hydrogen.
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Devise the Lewis structure for the nitrite ion (NO2−) and discuss any resonance considerations.
💡 Hint: Count the valence electrons and consider the octets.
Why do certain structures, like benzene (C6H6), require resonance structures?
💡 Hint: Consider the symmetry and stability in benzene.
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