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CHM 101 Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces Objective Question
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Question

In dot and cross diagrams for ionic bonding, what information is typically shown?
Options
A Only the inner shell electrons of the atoms
B Only outer shell electrons, with charges shown outside square brackets surrounding the ion
Correct Answer
C The complete electron configuration of each atom
D The molecular geometry of the compound
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In dot and cross diagrams for ionic bonding, typically only outer shell electrons are shown. One species' electrons are represented as dots and the other as crosses. Charges are shown outside square brackets that surround the ion to indicate the net charge.

Hint

Valence electrons are the focus when representing bonding.

Question Info

Course: CHM 101
Topic: Chemical Bonding and Intermolecular Forces
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1609 of 1872
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