Question

what is the lewis dot structure for a neutral atom of sodium (₁₁na)? the symbol na with 2 dots around it. the element symbol na with 8 dots around it. the element symbol na with 1 dot around it. the element symbol na with 11 dots around it.

Explanation:

A neutral sodium atom ($_{11}\text{Na}$) has 11 electrons total. Its electron configuration is $1s^22s^22p^63s^1$, so it has 1 valence electron. Lewis dot structures represent only valence electrons, so sodium's structure has 1 dot around the element symbol.

Answer:

The element symbol Na with 1 dot around it.