Question

exit ticket: lewis dot diagrams practice
which of the following electron dot notations is correct for the element carbon, c, atomic #6?
a. c• b. •c• c. •c• d. •c•
oa
ob
oc
od

Explanation:

Carbon has an atomic number of 6, with an electron - configuration of 1s²2s²2p². The Lewis dot diagram shows only the valence electrons. Carbon has 4 valence electrons. In a Lewis dot diagram, these valence electrons are represented as dots around the symbol of the element. Each dot represents one valence electron.

Answer:

D. C with 4 dots around it