Which Statement About Drawing Lewis Dot Structures Is Incorrect

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which statement about drawing Lewis dot structures is incorrect?

• A) The element boron has three electrons in its Lewis symbol.
• B) One must subtract electrons to form a cation from a neutral atom.
• C) One must add electrons to form an anion from a neutral atom.
• D) Not every element obeys the octet rule.
• E) Second period elements can exceed the octet rule.

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