Balance the following reaction: CH4 + O2→ CO2 + H2O 46 points
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Answer : The Lewis-dot structure of is shown below.
Explanation :
Lewis-dot structure : It shows the bonding between the atoms of a molecule and it also shows the unpaired electrons present in the molecule.
In the Lewis-dot structure the valance electrons are shown by 'dot'.
The given molecule is,
As we know that rubidium has '1' valence electrons, iodine has '7' valence electrons and oxygen has '6' valence electrons.
Therefore, the total number of valence electrons in = 1 + 7 + 2(6) = 20
As we know that is an ionic compound because it is formed by the transfer of electron takes place from metal to non-metal element.
Lewis Structure is drawn in following steps,
1) Calculate Number of Valence Electrons:
# of Valence electrons in Mg = 2
# of Valence electrons in I = 7
# of Valence electrons in I = 7
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Total Valence electrons = 16
2) Draw Mg as a central atom surround it by two atoms of Iodine.
3) Connect each Iodine atom to Mg, and subtract two electrons per bond. In this case we will subtract 4 electrons from total valence electrons. i.e.
Total Valence electrons 16
- Four electrons - 4
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12
4) Now start adding the remaining 12 electrons on more electronegative atoms i.e. Iodine.
The final lewis structure formed is as follow,
1) Calculate Number of Valence Electrons:
# of Valence electrons in Mg = 2
# of Valence electrons in I = 7
# of Valence electrons in I = 7
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Total Valence electrons = 16
2) Draw Mg as a central atom surround it by two atoms of Iodine.
3) Connect each Iodine atom to Mg, and subtract two electrons per bond. In this case we will subtract 4 electrons from total valence electrons. i.e.
Total Valence electrons 16
- Four electrons - 4
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12
4) Now start adding the remaining 12 electrons on more electronegative atoms i.e. Iodine.
The final lewis structure formed is as follow,