Question

what do the dots represent in the lewis diagram?
total electrons
protons
valence electrons

Explanation:

In a Lewis diagram, dots represent the valence electrons of an atom. Valence electrons are the out - most electrons involved in chemical bonding. Protons are in the nucleus and not shown as dots. Total electrons include all electrons in an atom, but only valence electrons are depicted by dots in Lewis diagrams.

Answer:

C. Valence Electrons