Chapter 11, Problem 5CLE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A brief description of the relationships among the terms, valence electrons, Lewis symbols, and octet of electrons is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Lewis structure is a representation of the chemical formula of substance with valance electrons of atoms. The Lewis structures are also called electron dot structures. In the Lewis structure, electrons are denoted by dots. Only the valence electrons are presented as dots in the Lewis structure.