Ch 4: Lewis Structure

Question 1

What is the Lewis Structure?

Answer 1

The electron-dot visual for molecules

Question 2

What is the number of electrons most elements need to reach the octet?

Answer 2

8

Question 3

*Exception of the octet rule

Number of electrons this element needs to reach the octet: Hydrogen (H)

Answer 3

2

Question 4

*Exception of the octet rule

Number of electrons this element needs to reach the octet: Helium (He)

Answer 4

2

Question 5

*Exception of the octet rule

Number of electrons this element needs to reach the octet: Helium Beryllium (Be)

Answer 5

4

Question 6

*Exception of the octet rule

Number of electrons this element needs to reach the octet: Boron (B)

Answer 6

6

Question 7

*Exception of the octet rule

Number of electrons this element needs to reach the octet: Carbon (C)

Answer 7

8

Question 8

*Exception of the octet rule

Number of electrons this element needs to reach the octet: Nitrogen (N)

Answer 8

8

Question 9

*Exception of the octet rule

Number of electrons this element needs to reach the octet: Oxygen (O)

Answer 9

8

Question 10

*Exception of the octet rule

Number of electrons this element needs to reach the octet: Fluorine (F)

Answer 10

8

Question 11

*Exception of the octet rule

Number of electrons this element needs to reach the octet: Neon (Ne)

Answer 11

8

Question 12

*Exception of the octet rule

Number of electrons this element needs to reach the octet: Silicon (Si)

Answer 12

8

Question 13

*Exception of the octet rule

Number of electrons this element needs to reach the octet: Phosphorous (P)

Answer 13

8, 10, 12 and beyond