Question

below is the lewis structure of the chlorine (cl₂) molecule. :cl:cl: count the number of bonding pairs and the number of lone pairs around the left chlorine atom. bonding pairs: lone pairs:

Explanation:

Step1: Identify bonding pairs

Bonding pairs are shared electrons between atoms. The left Cl shares 1 pair with right Cl.

Step2: Identify lone pairs

Lone pairs are unshared electron pairs. Left Cl has 3 unshared pairs.

Answer:

bonding pairs: 1
lone pairs: 3