Chapter 21, Problem 31QAP

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

To draw the Lewis structure of ${\text{HNO}}_{\text{3}}$.

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 ${\text{H}}_{\text{2}}{\text{SO}}_{\text{4}}$.

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

(c)

Interpretation:

To draw the Lewis structure of ${\text{H}}_{\text{3}}{\text{PO}}_{\text{4}}$.

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.