Which of the elements has the same Lewis dot structure as calcium (Ca)?

Chemistry

2 answers:

Vlad1618 [11]3 years ago

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Answer:

$\boxed {\boxed {\sf A. \ Barium (Ba)}}$

Explanation:

Lewis dot structures illustrate the valence electrons in an element.

Valence electrons are the outermost electrons in an atom that bond with other atoms by accepting or releasing electrons.

The groups, or columns, of the Periodic Table have the same number of valence electrons.

Calcium is in group 2.

The other elements in this group are:

Beryllium, Magnesium, Strontium, Barium, and Radium

So, all these elements have the same lewis dot structures because they have the same number of valence electrons.

Based on the answer choices, choice A is correct.

cricket20 [7]3 years ago

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It’s gonna be which ever element(s) that has the same number of valence electrons!!

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