Question

draw lewis structure for the following atoms
potassium
sulfer
lodine
aluminuem

Explanation:

Step1: Determine valence electrons of potassium (K)

Potassium is in Group 1, has 1 valence - electron. Its Lewis structure is K•.

Step2: Determine valence electrons of sulfur (S)

Sulfur is in Group 16, has 6 valence - electrons. Its Lewis structure is :S••••.

Step3: Determine valence electrons of iodine (I)

Iodine is in Group 17, has 7 valence - electrons. Its Lewis structure is :I••••.

Step4: Determine valence electrons of aluminum (Al)

Aluminum is in Group 13, has 3 valence - electrons. Its Lewis structure is Al•••.

Answer:

Potassium: K•
Sulfur: :S••••
Iodine: :I••••
Aluminum: Al•••