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What is the significance of Lewis symbols. |
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Answer» Solution :The NUMBER of dots in the lewis SYMBOL represents the number of valence electrons. The common valency of the element is EITHER EQUAL to the number of dots or 8 minus the number of dots. Ex : For carbon the valency is 4. But valency of NITROGEN is 8-5=3 respectively. |
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