Question

In order to draw a Lewis structure, it is important to ______. *

a. determine the atomic number of each atom in the molecule
b. add unshared pairs of electrons only around nonmetal atoms
c. determine the total number of valence electrons in each atom
d. determine the electronegativity of each atom

Answer 1

Answer: C. Determine the total number of valence electrons in each atom

Explanation: That’s the main thing that a Lewis structure/ e-dot diagram shows!