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Dot diagrams are used to represent ____. a. protons c. atomic mass b. outer electrons d. the structure of the nucleus

Respuesta :

B. Dot diagrams are used to represent outer electrons.

Answer:

The correct answer is option b. "outer electrons".

Explanation:

The most widely used method to represent atomic bonds is the Lewis dot diagrams. In these representations, dots that are arranged around the atomic symbol represent the outer electrons of the atom. Single bonds are represented by a pair of dots, double bonds are represented by two pairs of dots and triple bonds  are represented by a three pair of dots.