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Represent each of the following atoms using Lewis notation: (a) beryllium(b) calcium (c) lithium

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The LEWIS notation of the given elements will be as -

  • In Lewis representation, an electron dot diagram is constructed based on the number of VALENCE electrons of the given species.
  • Firstly, the symbol of the ELEMENT is written, and then the dots in number equal to that of valence electrons are put around it.
  • The number of valence electrons is equal to the number of electrons in the OUTERMOST shell of the atom.
  • The lewis notation of BERYLLIUM, calcium, and lithium is attached. Kindly refer to it.



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