Select the atoms or ions drawn with valid Lewis dot structures. A) A carbon has a dot on top, right, bottom and to the left.a ni

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Select the atoms or ions drawn with valid Lewis dot structures. A) A carbon has a dot on top, right, bottom and to the left.a ni

trogen has one dot on top, left and to the bottom and has a charge of minus 3.a nitrogen has a dot on top, right, bottom and to the left. B) An oxygen has two dots on top and bottom and one dot to the left and to the right. C) A carbon has two dots on top, right, bottom and to the left and a charge of plus four. D) An oxygen has two dots on top, left and to the bottom and a charge of minus 2.

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KiRa [2.9K] · Answer 1 · 2026-03-18T08:49:16+03:00

Answer:

B, C

Explanation:

The Lewis dot structures that are valid are for B and C.

Regarding A;

The Lewis representation of carbon is correct. Each of the four dots symbolizes the four valence electrons.

However, the nitrogen with a single dot above, to the left, and below and a -3 charge isincorrect. For it to have a -3 charge, it must possess 8 Lewis dots (two on each side).

The nitrogen showing four dots (on top, right, bottom and left) is incorrect.

In B;

An oxygen having two dots positioned above and below with one dot on both sides is correct , as the 6 dots indicate oxygen's valence electrons.

In C;

A carbon shows two dots at each position and has a charge of +4. This is correct because the charge reflects that it has gained four electrons giving it 8 valence electrons.

In D;

An oxygen shows two dots above, to the left and below, with a charge of -2. This is incorrect as not all Lewis dots are present. Two are missing.

Select the atoms or ions drawn with valid Lewis dot structures. A) A carbon has a dot on top, right, bottom and to the left.a ni

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