
Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Lewis dot symbol for the given atoms/ions must be shown
Concept Introduction:
Lewis dot symbol is used to represent the valence electrons of an atom or ion using dots surrounding the element symbol along four sides of the element symbol without maintaining exact order for the placement of dots.
In Lewis dot symbol representation, the
The valence electron is the number of electrons present in the outermost shell of the atom. The number of valence electrons will be same for the same group elements which is represented by Lewis dot symbol.
(a)

Answer to Problem 5.7QP
Lewis dot representation for Br
Explanation of Solution
The electronic configuration of Bromine is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d10 4p5. Lewis dot symbol denotes the valence electron of an atom. The valence electron of Br atom is seven. These seven electrons can be shown as above.
(b)
Interpretation:
Lewis dot symbol for the given atoms/ions must be shown
Concept Introduction:
Lewis dot symbol is used to represent the valence electrons of an atom or ion using dots surrounding the element symbol along four sides of the element symbol without maintaining exact order for the placement of dots.
In Lewis dot symbol representation, the symbol of element is surrounded by "dots" indicating the number of valence electrons available for the element. The dots can be placed one at a time on all the four sides, further electron can be placed by pairing up with the first placed dots. According to the number of electrons added or removed, charge must be placed on the Lewis dot symbol for cations and anions.
The valence electron is the number of electrons present in the outermost shell of the atom. The number of valence electrons will be same for the same group elements which is represented by Lewis dot symbol.
(b)

Answer to Problem 5.7QP
Lewis dot representation for N
Explanation of Solution
The electronic configuration of Nitrogen is 1s2 2s2 2p3
Lewis dot symbol denotes the valence electron of an atom. The valence electron of N atom is five. These seven electrons can be shown as above.
(c)
Interpretation:
Lewis dot symbol for the given atoms/ions must be shown
Concept Introduction:
Lewis dot symbol is used to represent the valence electrons of an atom or ion using dots surrounding the element symbol along four sides of the element symbol without maintaining exact order for the placement of dots.
In Lewis dot symbol representation, the symbol of element is surrounded by "dots" indicating the number of valence electrons available for the element. The dots can be placed one at a time on all the four sides, further electron can be placed by pairing up with the first placed dots. According to the number of electrons added or removed, charge must be placed on the Lewis dot symbol for cations and anions.
The valence electron is the number of electrons present in the outermost shell of the atom. The number of valence electrons will be same for the same group elements which is represented by Lewis dot symbol.
(c)

Answer to Problem 5.7QP
Lewis dot representation for I
Explanation of Solution
The electronic configuration of Iodine is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d10 4p6 5s2 4d105p5. Lewis dot symbol denotes the valence electron of an atom. The valence electron of I atom is seven. These seven electrons can be shown as above.
(d)
Interpretation:
Lewis dot symbol for the given atoms/ions must be shown
Concept Introduction:
Lewis dot symbol is used to represent the valence electrons of an atom or ion using dots surrounding the element symbol along four sides of the element symbol without maintaining exact order for the placement of dots.
In Lewis dot symbol representation, the symbol of element is surrounded by "dots" indicating the number of valence electrons available for the element. The dots can be placed one at a time on all the four sides, further electron can be placed by pairing up with the first placed dots. According to the number of electrons added or removed, charge must be placed on the Lewis dot symbol for cations and anions.
The valence electron is the number of electrons present in the outermost shell of the atom. The number of valence electrons will be same for the same group elements which is represented by Lewis dot symbol.
(d)

Answer to Problem 5.7QP
Lewis dot representation for As
Explanation of Solution
The electronic configuration of Arsenic is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d10 4p3. Lewis dot symbol denotes the valence electron of an atom. The valence electron of As atom is five. These five electrons can be shown as above.
(e)
Interpretation:
Lewis dot symbol for the given atoms/ions must be shown
Concept Introduction:
Lewis dot symbol is used to represent the valence electrons of an atom or ion using dots surrounding the element symbol along four sides of the element symbol without maintaining exact order for the placement of dots.
In Lewis dot symbol representation, the symbol of element is surrounded by "dots" indicating the number of valence electrons available for the element. The dots can be placed one at a time on all the four sides, further electron can be placed by pairing up with the first placed dots. According to the number of electrons added or removed, charge must be placed on the Lewis dot symbol for cations and anions.
The valence electron is the number of electrons present in the outermost shell of the atom. The number of valence electrons will be same for the same group elements which is represented by Lewis dot symbol.
(e)

Answer to Problem 5.7QP
Lewis dot representation for F
Explanation of Solution
The electronic configuration of Fluorine is 1s2 2s2 2p5. Lewis dot symbol denotes the valence electron of an atom. The valence electron of F atom is seven. These seven electrons can be shown as above.
(f)
Interpretation:
Lewis dot symbol for the given atoms/ions must be shown
Concept Introduction:
Lewis dot symbol is used to represent the valence electrons of an atom or ion using dots surrounding the element symbol along four sides of the element symbol without maintaining exact order for the placement of dots.
In Lewis dot symbol representation, the symbol of element is surrounded by "dots" indicating the number of valence electrons available for the element. The dots can be placed one at a time on all the four sides, further electron can be placed by pairing up with the first placed dots. According to the number of electrons added or removed, charge must be placed on the Lewis dot symbol for cations and anions.
The valence electron is the number of electrons present in the outermost shell of the atom. The number of valence electrons will be same for the same group elements which is represented by Lewis dot symbol.
(f)

Answer to Problem 5.7QP
Lewis dot representation for P3-
Explanation of Solution
The electronic configuration of Phosphorus is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p3. The valence electron of Li atom is five. Addition of three electrons to P atom gives P3- ion (anion). Its Lewis dot symbol can be shown as above with eight electrons.
(g)
Interpretation:
Lewis dot symbol for the given atoms/ions must be shown
Concept Introduction:
Lewis dot symbol is used to represent the valence electrons of an atom or ion using dots surrounding the element symbol along four sides of the element symbol without maintaining exact order for the placement of dots.
In Lewis dot symbol representation, the symbol of element is surrounded by "dots" indicating the number of valence electrons available for the element. The dots can be placed one at a time on all the four sides, further electron can be placed by pairing up with the first placed dots. According to the number of electrons added or removed, charge must be placed on the Lewis dot symbol for cations and anions.
The valence electron is the number of electrons present in the outermost shell of the atom. The number of valence electrons will be same for the same group elements which is represented by Lewis dot symbol.
(g)

Answer to Problem 5.7QP
Lewis dot representation for Na+
Explanation of Solution
The electronic configuration of Sodium is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1. The valence electron of Na atom is one. Removal of one electron to Na atom gives Na+ ion (cation). Its Lewis dot symbol can be shown as above.
(h)
Interpretation:
Lewis dot symbol for the given atoms/ions must be shown
Concept Introduction:
Lewis dot symbol is used to represent the valence electrons of an atom or ion using dots surrounding the element symbol along four sides of the element symbol without maintaining exact order for the placement of dots.
In Lewis dot symbol representation, the symbol of element is surrounded by "dots" indicating the number of valence electrons available for the element. The dots can be placed one at a time on all the four sides, further electron can be placed by pairing up with the first placed dots. According to the number of electrons added or removed, charge must be placed on the Lewis dot symbol for cations and anions.
The valence electron is the number of electrons present in the outermost shell of the atom. The number of valence electrons will be same for the same group elements which is represented by Lewis dot symbol.
(h)

Answer to Problem 5.7QP
Lewis dot representation for Mg2+
Explanation of Solution
The electronic configuration of Magnesium is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2. The valence electron of Mg atom is two. Removal of two electron from Mg atom gives Mg2+ ion (cation). Its Lewis dot symbol can be shown as above.
(i)
Interpretation:
Lewis dot symbol for the given atoms/ions must be shown
Concept Introduction:
Lewis dot symbol is used to represent the valence electrons of an atom or ion using dots surrounding the element symbol along four sides of the element symbol without maintaining exact order for the placement of dots.
In Lewis dot symbol representation, the symbol of element is surrounded by "dots" indicating the number of valence electrons available for the element. The dots can be placed one at a time on all the four sides, further electron can be placed by pairing up with the first placed dots. According to the number of electrons added or removed, charge must be placed on the Lewis dot symbol for cations and anions.
The valence electron is the number of electrons present in the outermost shell of the atom. The number of valence electrons will be same for the same group elements which is represented by Lewis dot symbol.
(i)

Answer to Problem 5.7QP
Lewis dot representation for As3+
Explanation of Solution
The electronic configuration of Arsenic is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d10 4p3. The valence electron of As atom is five. Removal of two electron from As atom gives As3+ ion (cation). Its Lewis dot symbol can be shown as above.
(j)
Interpretation:
Lewis dot symbol for the given atoms/ions must be shown
Concept Introduction:
Lewis dot symbol is used to represent the valence electrons of an atom or ion using dots surrounding the element symbol along four sides of the element symbol without maintaining exact order for the placement of dots.
In Lewis dot symbol representation, the symbol of element is surrounded by "dots" indicating the number of valence electrons available for the element. The dots can be placed one at a time on all the four sides, further electron can be placed by pairing up with the first placed dots. According to the number of electrons added or removed, charge must be placed on the Lewis dot symbol for cations and anions.
The valence electron is the number of electrons present in the outermost shell of the atom. The number of valence electrons will be same for the same group elements which is represented by Lewis dot symbol.
(j)

Answer to Problem 5.7QP
Lewis dot representation for Pb2+
Explanation of Solution
The electronic configuration of Lead is 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d10 4p6 5s2 4d105p6 6s2 4f14 5d10 6p2. The valence electron of Pb atom is four. Removal of two electrons to Pb atom gives Pb2+ ion (cation). Its Lewis dot symbol can be shown as above.
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