Question

1. choose the best answer using a periodic table. (see companion material attached.) what is the correct lewis dot structure for cl? 4) draw the following lewis dot structures using the periodic table. (see companion material, the periodic table, attached)

Explanation:

Step1: Find valence electrons of Cl

Chlorine (Cl) is in group 17, so it has 7 valence electrons.

Step2: Match to Lewis structure

A valid Lewis dot structure for Cl shows 7 dots (electrons) around the element symbol.

Answer:

The third option (the structure with 7 dots around the Cl symbol: 2 dots top, 2 dots right, 2 dots bottom, 1 dot left)