Problem 8.14 What is the Lewis symbol for each of the following atoms or ions? 1
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Question
Problem 8.14 What is the Lewis symbol for each of the following atoms or ions?1.Draw the Lewis dot structure for Mg2+. Show the formal charges of all atoms in the correct structure.
2.Draw the Lewis dot structure for S2?. Show the formal charges of all atoms in the correct structure. Problem 8.14 What is the Lewis symbol for each of the following atoms or ions?
1.Draw the Lewis dot structure for Mg2+. Show the formal charges of all atoms in the correct structure.
2.Draw the Lewis dot structure for S2?. Show the formal charges of all atoms in the correct structure.
Explanation / Answer
The Lewis dot for Mg2+ is Mg with no dots, since there are no electrons in the open shell. Essentially Mg2+ is isoelectronic.
S2- would be isoelectronic with argon. It two would have a closed shell, but you would still draw it as an S with 8 electrons around it