Diamond is the hardest natural substance on Earth. Diamond has a crystal structure, and is made entirely out of the element carbon.
A diamond

Which of the following is the correct Lewis diagram for a neutral carbon atom?

Choose 1 answer:
(A) -
$\overbrace{0}^{\circ}$
(B)
(c)
(D)
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Question

Diamond is the hardest natural substance on Earth. Diamond has a crystal structure, and is made entirely out of the element carbon.
A diamond

Which of the following is the correct Lewis diagram for a neutral carbon atom?

Choose 1 answer:
(A) -
$\overbrace{0}^{\circ}$
(B)
(c)
(D)
-

Accepted Answer

***A*** ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹Lewis Dot Structure⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹The correct Lewis dot structure for a neutral carbon atom has four valence electrons, represented by one dot on each side of the "C".⚹◊What is the electron configuration of a neutral carbon atom according to Lewis dot structure?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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