Chapter 1, Problem 8PP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The Lewis structure for each molecule is to be written.

Concept introduction:

The Lewis structure of a molecule is a representation of the molecule in which valance electrons of an atom are involved and are structurally represented.

The number of valence electrons of the atom is equal to the number of the group that it belongs to. Bonding atoms attain stable electronic configuration and a stable electronic configuration, generally, has eight electrons in the valence shell.

To attain stable configuration, atoms share their electrons with each other.