Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The electron dot
Concept Introduction:
The elements are made up of atoms. These atoms have nucleus in the centre. The electrons revolve around this nucleus in fixed energy levels known as orbits. The electrons of outer most orbits take part in
(b)
Interpretation:
The electron dot symbol for the element silicon is to be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
The elements are made up of atoms. These atoms have nucleus in the centre. The electrons revolve around this nucleus in fixed energy levels known as orbits. The electrons of outer most orbits take part in chemical reaction.
(c)
Interpretation:
The electron dot symbol for the element iodine is to be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
The elements are made up of atoms. These atoms have nucleus in the centre. The electrons revolve around this nucleus in fixed energy levels, known as orbits. The electrons of outer most orbits take part in chemical reaction.
(d)
Interpretation:
The electron dot symbol for the element magnesium is to be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
The elements are made up of atoms. These atoms have nucleus in the centre. The electrons revolve around this nucleus in fixed energy levels, known as orbits. The electrons of outer most orbits take part in chemical reaction.
(e)
Interpretation:
The electron dot symbol for the element argon is to be drawn.
Concept Introduction:
The elements are made up of atoms. These atoms have nucleus in the centre. The electron revolves around this nucleus in fixed energy levels, known as orbits. The electrons of outer most orbits take part in chemical reaction.
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