Chapter 12, Problem 36CR

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

“Lewis structure” and “valence electrons” should be defined. Requirement for the formation of a stable compound should be discussed. How to use this requirement while writing the Lewis structures should be discussed.

Concept Introduction:

The electrons in the highest principal energy level of an atom are known as “valence electrons”. Bonding involves only the valence electrons of atom. Valence electrons transferred when the metal reacts with nonmetal to form ionic compound. Valence electrons are equally shared by nonmetals to form covalent bonds. The arrangement of valence electrons of all the atoms in the molecule can be shown by its “Lewis structure”.