Chapter 6, Problem 6.55QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The Lewis structure for ${\text{HO}}_{\text{2}}\text{and}\text{ClO}$ has to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Lewis structure:

Lewis structure otherwise known as Lewis dot diagrams or electron dot structure that shows the bond between atoms and lone pairs of electrons that are present in the molecule. Lewis structure represents each atom and their position in structure using the chemical symbol. Excess electrons forms the lone pair are given by pair of dots, and are located next to the atom.

Lone pair:

A lone pair is given by a pair of outer most electrons that are not shared with another atom, otherwise called as non bonding pair. These are generally found in the valence shell of atom and are identified by Lewis structure. Pairs of electrons are considered as lone pairs when two electrons are paired and are not participated in chemical bonding. The sum of number of lone pairs and number of bonding electrons equals the total number of outermost electrons around an atom.