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Chapter 10 Problem 27P

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Write a generic Lewis structure for the halogens. Do the halogens tend to gain or lose electrons in chemical reactions? How many?

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Solution 27P

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Here, we have to write the generic Lewis structure for halogens and determine if the halogens tend to gain or lose electrons in chemical reactions? If so, How many?

A Lewis structure is a graphic representation of the electron distribution around atoms. They illustrate the lone pairs of electrons in molecules. They are also called as Lewis dot diagrams and they are used as a simple way to show the configuration of atoms within a molecule.

The halogens are five non-metallic elements found in group 7A of the periodic table. The term "halogen" means "salt-former" and compounds containing halogens are called "salts", i.e They produce salts when reacted with metals. All halogens have 7 electrons in their outer shells.

The generic lewis structure of halogens is :

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Title Introductory Chemistry 5 
Author Nivaldo J Tro
ISBN 9780321910295

Solved: Write a generic Lewis structure for the halogens. Do the halogens tend to gain

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