Chapter 10, Problem 30E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The Lewis structure for the elements belonging to oxygen family and the nature of oxygen family in chemical reactions are to be written.

Concept introduction:

Lewis structure is represented by the dot and each dot represents a valence electron.

In Lewis structure the total number of electrons is equal to the sum of valence electron of each atom in the molecule.

Elements loss or gain electrons to get an octet, stable electronic configuration.