Multiple Choice
In the Lewis dot structure of the chlorate anion (ClO3-), how is the central chlorine atom surrounded?
11. Bonding & Molecular Structure
Lewis Dot Structures: Ions
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Draw the Lewis Dot Structure for potassium hypochlorite, KClO.
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Identify the elements in potassium hypochlorite, KClO: potassium (K), chlorine (Cl), and oxygen (O).
Determine the valence electrons for each element: Potassium (K) has 1 valence electron, Chlorine (Cl) has 7 valence electrons, and Oxygen (O) has 6 valence electrons.
Recognize that potassium (K) will lose its one valence electron to form a K⁺ ion, while the hypochlorite ion (ClO⁻) will gain an electron to achieve a stable configuration.
Draw the Lewis structure for the hypochlorite ion (ClO⁻): Place Cl and O next to each other, sharing a pair of electrons to form a single bond. Distribute the remaining electrons to satisfy the octet rule for both Cl and O, ensuring that the total number of electrons equals the sum of valence electrons plus the extra electron from the negative charge.
Combine the K⁺ ion with the ClO⁻ ion to form the complete Lewis structure for potassium hypochlorite, ensuring the charges are correctly represented.
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