Question

question
electrons on a lewis symbol will be arranged:
select the correct answer below:
in random order
two on one side before filling another
one on every side before placing a second on any side
depends on the element

Explanation:

In a Lewis symbol, valence - electrons are arranged one at a time on each of the four sides of the symbol (up, down, left, right) before pairing them up. This follows Hund's rule - like behavior for electron placement in the outermost shell representation.

Answer:

C. one on every side before placing a second on any side