Question 2

Write Lewis dot symbols for atoms of the following elements: Mg, Na, B, O, N, Br.

Answer

G.N Lewis introduced symbols to represent the valence electrons in the atoms.They are called Lewis symbols, where valence electrons are shown as dots surrounding the symbol of atom or ion.

Mg: Mg belongs to 3rd period & 2nd group of periodic table & has 2 electrons in the valence shell, therefore lewis structure is  .



 

Na: Na has electronic configuration of [Ne]10 3s1, i.e it has 1 electron in outer most shell, Hence, the Lewis dot structure is:

 

B: Boron belongs to 2nd period & 13th group with 3 electron in valence shell. Hence, the Lewis dot structure is:

 

O: Oxygen has electronic configuration of [He]2 2s2 2p4,i.e having 6 electrons in valence shell. Hence, the Lewis dot structure is: 

 

N: Nitrogen has electronic configuration of [He]2 2s2 2p3. Hence, the Lewis dot structure is:

 

Br: There are seven valence electrons in bromine. Hence, the Lewis dot structure is:

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