Chapter 7, Problem 29A

(a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To write the electron dot structure of the chlorine atom.

Concept Introduction: Electron dot structure is the presentation of electrons that are occupied in the outermost shell of the atom.

Answer to Problem 29A

The electron dot structure of the chlorine atom can be shown as:

  

Explanation of Solution

The atomic number of the Chlorine atom is 17. The electronic configuration of chlorine is 2,8,7. It can be seen that chlorine has seven valence electrons. In the electron dot structure, valence electrons are shown by the dot surrounding the atom. The electron dot structure of chlorine is shown below:

  

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To write the electron dot structure of the Sulphur atom.

Concept Introduction: Electron dot structure is the presentation of electrons that are occupied in the outermost shell of the atom.

Answer to Problem 29A

The electron dot structure of the sulfur atom can be shown as:

  

Explanation of Solution

The atomic number of sulfur atoms is 16. The electronic configuration of chlorine is 2,8,6. It can be seen that chlorine has six valence electrons. In the electron dot structure, valence electrons are shown by the dot surrounding the atom. The electron dot structure of sulfur is shown below:

  

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To determine the electron dot structure of the aluminum atom.

Concept Introduction: Electron dot structure is the presentation of electrons that are occupied in the outermost shell of the atom.

Answer to Problem 29A

The electron dot structure of the aluminum atom can be shown as:

  

Explanation of Solution

The atomic number of the aluminum atom is 13. The electronic configuration of chlorine is 2,8,3. It can be seen that chlorine has three valence electrons. In the electron dot structure, valence electrons are shown by the dot surrounding the atom. The electron dot structure of sulfur is shown below:

  

(d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: To determine the electron dot structure of the lithium atom.

Concept Introduction: Electron dot structure is the presentation of electrons that are occupied in the outermost shell of the atom.

Answer to Problem 29A

The electron dot structure of the lithium atom can be shown as:

  

Explanation of Solution

The atomic number of the Lithium atom is 3. The electronic configuration of chlorine is 2,1. Chlorine has one valence of electrons. In the electron dot structure, valence electrons are shown by the dot surrounding the atom. The electron dot structure of lithium is shown below: