Question

construct the electron dot diagram for chlorine.
click or tap the location where the first dot should be placed.
step 1: use the periodic table to find the chemical symbol
for chlorine.
the symbol for chlorine is: cl
step 2: how many valence electrons does chlorine have?
7
step 3: add dots one by one around the chemical symbol
to represent valence electrons. start at the top and
move clockwise around the symbol.
cl

Explanation:

Step1: Confirm chemical symbol

Chemical symbol for chlorine is Cl.

Step2: Confirm valence electrons

Chlorine has 7 valence electrons.

Step3: Place first dot

Start at the top of Cl as instructed.

Answer:

The first dot should be placed at the top position around the Cl symbol.