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29 what do the dots in lewis dot diagram represent? a protons b valence…

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29 what do the dots in lewis dot diagram represent? a protons b valence electrons c neutrons d atomic mass

Explanation:

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In a Lewis - Dot Diagram, dots are used to represent the valence electrons of an atom. Protons are in the nucleus and not shown as dots. Neutrons are also in the nucleus and not represented by dots. Atomic mass is a property related to the sum of protons and neutrons and is not depicted by dots in a Lewis - Dot Diagram.

Answer:

B. Valence electrons