Write the electron dot structure for hydrogen monofluoride, HF a. What is the total number of available valence electrons?_______ b. In the space below, write the atomic symbols, then add the bonding electron pair. Finally distribute the non-bonding electron pairs.

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Write the electron dot structure for hydrogen monofluoride, HF
a. What is the total number of available valence electrons?_______
b. In the space below, write the atomic symbols, then add the bonding electron pair. Finally distribute the
non-bonding electron pairs.

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