Question

fill in the blank question a(n) diagram uses the chemical symbol of an element surrounded by dots to represent the number of electrons in the outermost energy level. need help? review these concept resources. read about the concept

Explanation:

A Lewis diagram (also known as a Lewis dot structure or electron dot structure) is a representation in chemistry. The chemical symbol of the element is used, and dots around it represent the valence electrons (electrons in the outermost energy level). For example, for oxygen (\(O\)), which has 6 valence electrons, the Lewis diagram is \( \cdot \cdot O \cdot \cdot \).

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Lewis