In a molecule of calcium sulfide, calcium has two valence electron bonds, and a sulfur atom has six valence electrons. How many

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lone pairs of electrons are present in the Lewis structure of calcium sulfide? one two three four none

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allochka39001 [22] · Answer 1 · 2021-11-28T11:18:59+03:00

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Their are 4 valence electrons left, which means there is 2 lone pairs. I think.

Vedmedyk [2.9K] · Answer 2 · 2021-11-28T13:21:54+03:00

Answer: Option (b) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Chemical formula of calcium sulfide is CaS. Since there are two valence electrons in calcium and six valence electrons in sulfur.

So, in order to attain stability, calcium will donate its two extra electrons to the sulfur atom. Therefore, calcium sulfide is an ionic compound.

Thus, we can conclude that there will be only two lone pair of electrons in a calcium sulfide molecule.