Question

order the steps to take when drawing electron dot diagrams. count the dots to make sure that all of the valence electrons are represented. draw dots around the chemical symbol to represent the valence electrons of the atom. use the periodic table to find the chemical symbol of the atom and the number of electrons in the valence shell. write the chemical symbol of the atom.

Explanation:

The correct order of steps for drawing electron dot diagrams starts with identifying the atom using the periodic table (to get its symbol and valence electrons), then writing the symbol, drawing dots for valence electrons, and finally verifying the count of dots matches valence electrons.

Answer:

1. Use the periodic table to find the chemical symbol of the atom and the number of electrons in the valence shell.
2. Write the chemical symbol of the atom.
3. Draw dots around the chemical symbol to represent the valence electrons of the atom.
4. Count the dots to make sure that all of the valence electrons are represented.