Chapter 1, Problem 1.10P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The Lewis structure for the compound whose skeleton is given in the problem is to be completed.

Concept introduction:

The atoms in the Lewis structures obey the duet rule and the octet rule.

Hydrogen and helium cannot have more than two electrons in their valence shells.

Octet rule - Atoms are stable when they complete their valence shell by accepting or sharing eight electrons.