Question

now its your turn. write the lewis structure for the following molecule: br₂. which one of the following is the correct lewis structure for br₂?

Explanation:

Step1: Determine valence electrons

Bromine (Br) is in Group 17, so each Br atom has 7 valence electrons. For \(Br_2\), total valence electrons \(= 2\times7=14\).

Step2: Form bonds

Two Br atoms form a single covalent bond (sharing 2 electrons). Each Br atom then has 6 non - bonding electrons (lone pairs).

Answer:

\(:\ddot{Br}-\ddot{Br}:\) (the first option in the given choices)