Question

on a sheet of paper, draw the lewis structure for the following compound. a link to the periodic table has been provided for you. pcl₅ sample answer: lewis - structure - image - description. check all features below that you included in your lewis structure. correct number of p and cl atoms p as the central atom line (single bond) between p and each of the five cl atoms six dots (electrons) associated with each cl atom no other lines or dots done

Explanation:

Step1: Identify central and surrounding atoms

In $PCl_5$, P is the central atom and there are 5 Cl atoms around it.

Step2: Determine bonding

There is a single - bond between P and each of the 5 Cl atoms.

Step3: Determine non - bonding electrons

Each Cl atom has 3 lone pairs (6 non - bonding electrons). P has no lone pairs in this Lewis structure.

Answer:

All of the features: correct number of P and Cl atoms, P as the central atom, line (single bond) between P and each of the five Cl atoms, six dots (electrons) associated with each Cl atom, no other lines or dots should be checked.