Chapter 21, Problem 28QAP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

To draw the Lewis structure of ${\text{Cl}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$.

Concept introduction:

• Lewis structures are the diagrams that show the bonding between the atoms of the molecules and existing lone pairs of electrons.

• Bonding electrons are those electrons which are shared between the atoms resulting in the formation of bond.

• Non-bonding electrons are the valence electrons of the atom which are not shared with another atom.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

To draw the Lewis structure of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}\text{O}$.

Concept introduction:

• Lewis structures are the diagrams that show the bonding between the atoms of the molecules and existing lone pairs of electrons.

• Bonding electrons are those electrons which are shared between the atoms resulting in the formation of bond.

• Non-bonding electrons are the valence electrons of the atom which are not shared with another atom.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

To draw the Lewis structure of ${\text{P}}_{\text{4}}$.

Concept introduction:

• Lewis structures are the diagrams that show the bonding between the atoms of the molecules and existing lone pairs of electrons.

• Bonding electrons are those electrons which are shared between the atoms resulting in the formation of bond.

• Non-bonding electrons are the valence electrons of the atom which are not shared with another atom.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

To draw the Lewis structure of ${\text{N}}_{\text{2}}$.

Concept introduction:

• Lewis structures are the diagrams that show the bonding between the atoms of the molecules and existing lone pairs of electrons.

• Bonding electrons are those electrons which are shared between the atoms resulting in the formation of bond.

• Non-bonding electrons are the valence electrons of the atom which are not shared with another atom.