How to Write Lewis Dot Symbols for Atoms
By Team Aakash BYJU'S | 15th January 2023
Write Lewis dot symbols for atoms of the following elements: Mg, Na, B, O, N and Br.
Lewis Dot Structure Diagram
There are
Mg t
wo valence electrons in the Mg atom. Hence, the Lewis dot symbol for Mg is
Lewis Dot Symbols for Mg
Mg
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Na
: There is only one valence electron in an atom of sodium. Hence, the Lewis dot structure is
Lewis Dot Symbols for Na
Na
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B
: There are 3 valence electrons in the Boron atom. Hence, the Lewis dot structure is
Lewis Dot Symbols for B
B
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O
: There are six valence electrons in an atom of oxygen. Hence, the Lewis dot structure is
Lewis Dot Symbols for O
O
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N
: There are five valence electrons in an atom of nitrogen. Hence, the Lewis dot structure is
Lewis Dot Symbols for N
N
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Br
: There are seven valence electrons in bromine. Hence, the Lewis dot structure is
Lewis Dot Symbols for Br
Br
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