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  1. Q1. Before drawing dots for O2, you sum the valence electrons of all its atoms; what number do you obtain?

    • A.16
    • B.10
    • C.12
    • D.14

    Answer: C. 12

    Add the valence electrons of every atom in O2: oxygen(6) + oxygen(6) = 12. That is the total to place in the electron-dot structure.

  2. Q2. If equal stability is reached when potassium bonds with fluorine, the criss-cross rule outputs which formula?

    • A.KF
    • B.K7F
    • C.K2F2
    • D.K2F

    Answer: A. KF

    potassium has valency 1, fluorine has valency 1. Criss-cross the valencies and simplify: the formula is KF.

  3. Q3. A pupil draws the dot symbol for magnesium; how many dots should ring the letter?

    • A.3
    • B.2
    • C.1
    • D.12

    Answer: B. 2

    In a Lewis dot symbol the dots equal the valence electrons. magnesium (2,8,2) has 2 outer electrons, so 2 dots are drawn.

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