Lewis Dot Structure Flashcards
0
Q
Explain the octet rule
A
You can’t have more than 8 valence electrons in each element of the bond except for hydrogen that only takes 2
1
Q
What is Lewis’s dot Structure?
A
A way of representing the valence electrons of an element
2
Q
Which type of atoms cannot be bonded and why?
A
Noble gases because they already have 8 valence electrons and cannot add more
3
Q
Which element is most of the times the central atom in a bond?
A
Carbon
4
Q
How do you know the number of valence electrons an atom has?
A
By the number of group it is in (ex. Boron, group 3= 3 valence electrons)
