Chapter 5, Problem 5.77CHP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The electron-dot structure consistent with the overall shape of V for the ion ${\text{I}}_{\text{5}}{}^{-}$ has to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Electron-dot structure: It is a diagram in which dots are placed around the chemical symbol of an element to show its valence electrons. It is also called as lewis dot diagrams.

• Lewis structures are diagrams that represent the chemical bonding of covalently bonded molecules and coordination compounds.
• It is also known as Lewis dot structures which represent the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist in the molecule.
• The Lewis structure is based on the concept of the octet rule so that the electrons shared in each atom should have 8 electrons in its outer shell.