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Why do neon and helium have different number of dot in their Lewis structures if they are in the same group?
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∙ 12y ago
because they are different types of elements.
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What is the maximum number of electrons that can be placed in a Lewis dot diagram?
Eight, except for helium, which has a maximum of two.
What is the octet rule in terms of lewis structures?
Octet rule states that each electron wants to complete its octet ( 8 electrons in the outermost shell) or a duplet (in case of hydrogen and helium).
Can polyatomic ion form Lewis structures?
yes, diatomic and polyatomic ions can both be expressed in electron dot diagrams, or as your reffer to them; Lewis structures.
What is the Lewis structures of CH2?
H | -3 :c: ..
How many equivalent Lewis structures are necessary to describe the bonding in o3?
Two equivalent Lewis structures are necessary to describe the bonding in O3. These structures involve adding a double bond between each pair of oxygen atoms in alternate arrangements.
What is the maximum number of electrons that can be placed in a Lewis dot diagram?
Eight, except for helium, which has a maximum of two.
How many equivalent Lewis structures are there for CO32-?
There are three equivalent Lewis structures for CO32.
Who is the inventor of Lewis Structures?
Gilbert Newton Lewis
What is the octet rule in terms of lewis structures?
Octet rule states that each electron wants to complete its octet ( 8 electrons in the outermost shell) or a duplet (in case of hydrogen and helium).
Two molecules that have the same formulas but different structures are said to be isomers Draw acceptable Lewis structures for two isomers of S2F2?
carbon is small molecule
Why are electron dot structures sometimes called Lewis dots or Lewis structures?
They are called Lewis Dot Diagrams because of the man who came up with the idea, Lewis Gilbert
Can polyatomic ion form Lewis structures?
yes, diatomic and polyatomic ions can both be expressed in electron dot diagrams, or as your reffer to them; Lewis structures.
Lewis dot diagram for helium?
He :The number of electrons in an atom's outer electron shell determines how many dots there are. Helium has 2 electrons in its outer electron shell, so 2 dots.
What is an idiot proof way to do Lewis structures?
Studying
What is the Lewis structures of CH2?
H | -3 :c: ..
How many equivalent Lewis structures are necessary to describe the bonding in SeBr2O?
SeBr2O only has one lewis structure. you can fill all of the lone pairs without having to use a double bond (double bonds are why there are equivalent lewis structures)
What is Lewis formula?
Lewis structures are diagrams that show the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist in the molecule. They are also called Lewis dot diagrams, electron dot diagrams, and electron dot structures. See the link below for Lewis structure.
