In an Electron-Dot Structure of an Element, the Dots Are

question 23

Multiple Choice

In an electron-dot structure of an element, the dots are used to represent

• A)the electron arrangement.
• B)the electrons that the element will gain when it forms a compound.
• C)all of the electrons in the atom.
• D)only the electrons that will participate in bond formation.
• E)the valence electrons.

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