(a)
Interpretation:
The formula of the simplest neutral compound made from carbon and fluorine has to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
A covalent bond is defined as a bond that results from the mutual sharing of electrons between atoms. The Lewis electron-dot symbol can be used to describe the covalent bonds in molecules.
Two types of pairs of electrons are as follows:
1. Bonding pairs of electrons are shared between two atoms.
2. Lone or nonbonding, pairs of electrons are on one atom and are not shared.
Lewis structure is a representation used to denote the valence shell electrons present in a molecule. It is used to represent the arrangement of the electrons around individual atoms in a molecule. Electrons are shown as dots and for bonding electrons as a line between the two atoms.
(b)
Interpretation:
The formula of the simplest neutral compound made from nitrogen and iodine has to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
(c)
Interpretation:
The formula of the simplest neutral compound made from chlorine and oxygen has to be determined.
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (a).
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