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How can the Lewis model be used to determine the formula of ionic compounds? You may
Chapter 10, Problem 5Q(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
How can the Lewis model be used to determine the formula of ionic compounds? You may explain this with an example.
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QUESTION:
How can the Lewis model be used to determine the formula of ionic compounds? You may explain this with an example.
ANSWER:
Solution 5Q
Nitrogen is in Group 5 (sometimes called Group V or Group 15). Since it is in Group 5 it will have 5 valence electrons. When you draw the Lewis structure for Nitrogen you'll put five "dots" or valence electrons around the element symbol (N).
Carbon :
Carbon is in Group 4 (sometimes called 14). Since it is in Group 4 it will have 4 valence electrons. When you draw the Lewis structure for Carbon You'll put four "