Question

multiple choice 1 point
what do the dots in an electron dot diagram represent?
protons
neutrons
outer electrons
the atoms center

Explanation:

An electron dot diagram, also known as a Lewis dot structure, is used in chemistry to represent the valence electrons of an atom. Valence electrons are the outer - shell electrons that are involved in chemical bonding. The dots in the electron dot diagram specifically represent the outer electrons (valence electrons) of an atom. Protons are located in the nucleus of an atom and are not represented by dots in an electron dot diagram. Neutrons are also in the nucleus. The atom's center (nucleus) contains protons and neutrons and is not what the dots represent.

Answer:

outer electrons