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Write Lewis symbols for the following atoms. (a) Kr; (b) Ge; (c) N; (d) Ga; (e) As; (f) Rb.
(a)
Interpretation:
Interpret Lewis symbol of Kr.
Concept introduction:
Lewis symbol is the representation of the atoms in elemental form found in the periodic table. The element is represented with the universal symbol along with the valence electron present in its valence shell.
The valence electron present in the atom is decided by total number of electrons present in outermost shell.
Answer to Problem 1E
Lewis symbol of Kr is:
Explanation of Solution
In periodic table, Krypton is present in 18 group and in 4 period. The symbol of Krypton is Kr carrying 8 valence electrons in its valence shell.
Thus, the Lewis symbol of Kr is:
(b)
Interpretation:
Interpret the Lewis symbol of Ge.
Concept introduction:
Lewis symbol is the representation of the atoms in elemental form found in the periodic table. The element is represented with the universal symbol along with the valence electron present in its valence shell.
The valence electron present in the atom is decided by total number of electrons present in outermost shell.
Answer to Problem 1E
Lewis symbol of Ge is:
Explanation of Solution
In periodic table, Germanium is present in 14 group and in 4 period. The symbol of Germanium is Ge carrying 4 valence electrons in its valence shell.
Thus, the Lewis symbol of Ge is:
(c)
Interpretation:
Interpret the Lewis symbol of N.
Concept introduction:
Lewis symbol is the representation of the atoms in elemental form found in the periodic table. The element is represented with the universal symbol along with the valence electron present in its valence shell.
The valence electron present in the atom is decided by total number of electrons present in outermost shell.
Answer to Problem 1E
Lewis symbol of N is:
Explanation of Solution
In periodic table, Nitrogen is present in 15 group and in 2 period. The symbol of Nitrogen is N carrying 5 valence electrons in its valence shell.
Thus, the Lewis symbol of N is:
(d)
Interpretation:
Interpret the Lewis symbol of Ga.
Concept introduction:
Lewis symbol is the representation of the atoms in elemental form found in the periodic table. The element is represented with the universal symbol along with the valence electron present in its valence shell.
The valence electron present in the atom is decided by total number of electrons present in outermost shell.
Answer to Problem 1E
Lewis symbol of Ga is:
Explanation of Solution
In periodic table, Gallium is present in 13 group and in 4 period. The symbol of Gallium is Ga carrying 3 valence electrons in its valence shell.
Thus, Lewis symbol of Ga is:
(e)
Interpretation:
Interpret the Lewis symbol of As.
Concept introduction:
Lewis symbol is the representation of the atoms in elemental form found in the periodic table. The element is represented with the universal symbol along with the valence electron present in its valence shell.
The valence electron present in the atom is decided by total number of electrons present in outermost shell.
Answer to Problem 1E
Lewis symbol of As is:
Explanation of Solution
In periodic table, Arsenic is present in 15 group and in 4 period. The symbol of Arsenic is As carrying 5 valence electrons in its valence shell.
Thus, the Lewis symbol of As is:
(f)
Interpretation:
Interpret the Lewis symbol of Rb.
Concept introduction:
Lewis symbol is the representation of the atoms in elemental form found in the periodic table. The element is represented with the universal symbol along with the valence electron present in its valence shell.
The valence electron present in the atom is decided by total number of electrons present in outermost shell.
Answer to Problem 1E
Lewis symbol of Rb is:
Explanation of Solution
In periodic table, Rubidium is present in 1 group and in 5th period. The symbol of rubidium is Rb carrying 1 valence electron in its valence shell.
Thus, the Lewis symbol of Rb is:
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