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2Na(s) + Cl2(g) → 2NaCl(s)
Which of the following choices shows the correct Lewis electron-dot diagram for a molecule of chlorine, Cl2?

2Nas Cl2g 2NaCls Which Of The Following Choices Shows The Correct Lewis Electrondot Diagram For A Molecule Of Chlorine Cl2 class=

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Answer: 2!

Explanation:

The best lewis structure for [tex]Cl_2[/tex] is in option 2.

Na or sodium is the cation in the reactant.

Cl or chlorine is the anion in the reactant side.

NaCl is the product of the reaction.

Lewis Structure is a very simplified representation of the valence shell electrons in a molecule.  It is used to show how the electrons are arranged around individual atoms in a molecule.  Electrons are shown as "dots" or for bonding electrons as a line between the two atoms.

Chlorine is a group VIIA element in the periodic table and contains seven electrons in its last shell.  

Valence electrons are given by chlorine atoms = [tex]7\times2=14[/tex]

Total valence electrons = 14

So, each of Cl is surrounded by three pairs of dots, connected by a single line. So, the best lewis structure for [tex]Cl_2[/tex] is in option 2.

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