Chapter 12, Problem 12KT

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The key term that corresponds to the definition “a diagram of a molecule that show the chemical symbol of each atom and a dot representing each bonding and nonbonding electron” is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Lewis structure is the electron dot model of an element and is represented by showing the valence electrons in the forms of dots around the symbol of the element. Lewis structure are also drawn for the molecules in which bonding and nonbonding electrons in the formula are represented by dots.

Lewis structures are also referred as electron dot formulas.