Interpret Lewis symbols for atoms and ions. (a) How many dots are there in the Lewis symbol for P (phosphorus)? (b) The following Lewis symbol represents the valence electron configuration of an ion of a main-group element. Identify the element in period 3 that leads to the ion with this valence electron configuration. 4 Check & Submit Answer Show Approach

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Interpret Lewis symbols for atoms and ions.
(a) How many dots are there in the Lewis symbol for P (phosphorus)?
(b) The following Lewis symbol represents the valence electron configuration of an ion of a main-group
element.
Identify the element in period 3 that leads to the ion with this valence electron configuration.
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Transcribed Image Text:Interpret Lewis symbols for atoms and ions. (a) How many dots are there in the Lewis symbol for P (phosphorus)? (b) The following Lewis symbol represents the valence electron configuration of an ion of a main-group element. Identify the element in period 3 that leads to the ion with this valence electron configuration. A Check & Submit Answer Show Approach
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