Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The electron dot structure of Beryllium has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Electron dot structure:
A Lewis dot diagram is a representation of the valence electrons of an atom that uses dots around the
Example:
The valence electron of Mg is two it can be represented in electron dot structure as,
(b)
Interpretation:
The electron dot structure of Iodine has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
The electron dot structure of Magnesium has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(d)
Interpretation:
The electron dot structure of Argon has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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